Canonical Release New ‘Ubuntu One Downloader’ App

A new app has released by Canonical to help Ubuntu One users export their files to their desktop ahead of the service shutdown in July.

20 June 2014

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Linux Port Arrives on Steam

A native Linux release of tactical turn-based game 'XCOM: Enemy Unknown', first released in 2012, has been made available to buy on Steam.

19 June 2014
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Ubuntu Devs Demo GTK+ App Support for Mir

Canonical software engineers have shared word on work they've been doing to get GTK+ applications running on Mir in Unity 8 on Ubuntu 14.10.

18 June 2014
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Skype for Linux 4.3 Arrives with Desktop Call Monitor Widget, UI Changes

Skype for Linux has been bumped to version 4.3, and features a refreshed user interface and improved desktop features.

18 June 2014

How to Install Pepper Flash in Ubuntu 14.04

If you've installed Chromium on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS but are having trouble getting Flash content to play, this guide is for you.

18 June 2014

Civilization IV Linux Port In The Works

Sid Meier's Civilization V may have only just arrived on Linux but fans of the strategy game series may soon have more reason to cheer...

17 June 2014
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The Easy Way to Set Up an Xbox 360 Controller in Ubuntu

Since the arrival of Steam on Linux we often hear from gamers on the hunt for easier ways to get more control over their Xbox controllers in Ubuntu.

16 June 2014

System Load Indicator Adds Ubuntu Theme Options, Bug Fixes in New Release

A new release of System Load Indicator, a status area applet that lets you monitor system resource usage, has been made available this week.

16 June 2014

Linux Deepin 2014 Release Candidate Available to Download

The first release candidate of Ubuntu-based 'Deepin' Linux distribution has been made available to download ahead of a stable release.

16 June 2014

Zukimac Is a Flawless Mac Theme for Ubuntu (If You Like that Sort of Thing)

Zukimac is an OS X-inspired GTK3 theme that is uncanny in its appearance. Hunting out a decent Mac theme for your Ubuntu? Look no further.

15 June 2014

Raspberry Pi’s Maynard is a Modern Linux Desktop Using Wayland

Maynard is a modern, lightweight Linux desktop using Wayland being tailored for use on the single-board Raspberry Pi computer.

15 June 2014

Linux Screenshot App Shutter Updates with Bug Fixes, New Icon

Shutter, our favourite screenshot tool for Linux, has been updated with select bug fixes and a new application icon.

15 June 2014