Codemasters Say Linux Support Now ‘When, Not If’

Holding out hope of seeing Codemasters' games rock up on Linux? The British company has said support for Linux is 'a matter of when, not if'.

6 May 2014

How to Upgrade to GNOME 3.12 in Ubuntu 14.04

Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 ships with GNOME 3.10 for a solid, stable desktop experience. But if you're looking for the latest and greatest, here's how to upgrade to GNOME 3.12.

5 May 2014

New Graphics Engine to Power Next SuperTuxKart Release

An all-new graphics engine is on course to arrive in the next major release of esteemed Linux racing game SuperTuxKart.

5 May 2014

Latest Alpha of Linux Distro ‘Deepin’ Brings the Bling (Video)

A video demoing key changes to be found in the upcoming stable release of Ubuntu-based Linux distribution 'Deepin' has been posted online.

4 May 2014

Timekpr — Easy To Use Parental Control App for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Parental time control app Timekpr has been revived and provides parents with an easy way to limit their kids' computer time.

4 May 2014
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How To Use WhatsApp Rival ‘Telegram’ on Ubuntu Desktop

With some 35 million monthly users, cross-platform open-source messaging service Telegram is fast living up to its claim of being a fully-fledged alternative to WhatsApp.

2 May 2014

Ubuntu Fixes Security Flaw in 14.04 LTS Lock Screen

Canonical has patched a significant security flaw in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS — one that potentially allowed attackers to gain access to a user account without needing to enter a password.

30 April 2014
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Ubuntu 14.10 Release Schedule (Updated)

Grab a pencil and the nearest piece of paper: the expected release date of Ubuntu 14.10 'Utopic Unicorn' is October 16, 2014.

30 April 2014

Mozilla Firefox 29 Released With Brand New Look

Mozilla has issued the latest update to their Firefox browser, and unlike most recent releases this one packs some very significant changes.

29 April 2014
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Canonical No Longer Developing Ubuntu for Android

A recent bug report filed against the Ubuntu website claims that Ubuntu for Android, first demoed in 2012, is 'no longer in development'.

29 April 2014

Get a Classic Desktop in Ubuntu 14.04 with GNOME Flashback Session

Migrating from Ubuntu 12.04 LTS to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS brings a number of great benefits, but sometimes all you need is a familiar face. Here's how to get a two panel GNOME desktop in Ubuntu 14.04.

28 April 2014

GNOME GSoC Project Will Build Desktop Ebook Reader

Bookworms rejoice: plans for a new eBook reader for the GNOME desktop have been announced by developer Marta Milaković.

28 April 2014