Can Ubuntu Do This? — Answers to 4 Questions New Users Ask Most

Can Ubuntu run games, windows apps or get viruses? In this post we answer the four questions new users ask most often when looking to switching to Ubuntu.

13 August 2014
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Retro-Styled Rhythmic Puzzle Game ‘Micron’ Hits All The Right Notes

With retro-styled visuals and plinky soundscapes, I couldn't resist taking old-school rhythm-based puzzle game 'Micron' for a spin.

12 August 2014
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Elementary OS Beta Released, But You Might Want to Hold Off Trying It

The first public beta of elementary OS Freya is now available to download — not that the team behind the Ubuntu-based Linux distro think you should try it.

11 August 2014

How To Watch Netflix on Ubuntu The Easy Way

Native Netflix Linux playback is reported to be working in beta builds of Google Chrome — no Wine-based app or PPA required.

10 August 2014

Shutter 0.92 Fixes Bugs, Removes Ubuntu One Upload Plugin

New bug fix release of versatile open-source screenshot tool Shutter now available for download finally removes defunct Ubuntu One plugin.

10 August 2014

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Coming to Linux This Fall

Games publishers 2K have confirmed that Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel will be released on Linux.

8 August 2014

Ubuntu 14.10 Wallpaper Contest Now Open for Entries

Wacom tablets & lenses at the ready: the Ubuntu 14.10 Wallpaper contest is open for entries — but you only have until August 29 to take part.

8 August 2014

Ubuntu 12.04.5 LTS Released, Ready to Download Now

Ubuntu 12.04.5 LTS is now available to download, and comes with an updated kernel and X.org server stack derived from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.

8 August 2014
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This is What’s New In VLC 2.1.5, Available to Download Now

VLC 2.1.5 has been released for Windows, Mac and Linux, and is expected to be the final update in the 2.1.x series before the release of 2.2.x.

7 August 2014
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First Monthly Update to KDE Frameworks 5 Now Live

KDE has announced the first big update to KDE Frameworks 5, the first in a series of planned monthly releases. I love the smell of progress.

7 August 2014

Unity Shopping Lens Is Legal, Says UK Data Protection Body

Ubuntu's controversial 'Amazon shopping' feature has been deemed compliant with data protection and privacy laws by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office.

7 August 2014

Retro Epics: Five GOG.com Linux Games Everyone Should Own

Ardent Linux gamers will have seen last week as a good one, as rising game distribution service GOG.com brought a batch of more than 50 classic PC and indie titles to the platform, many for the very first time.

5 August 2014