Official Ubuntu One Mac Client Leaves Beta

Despite the popularity of alternatives, Ubuntu One remains my go-to cloud storage/sync service. And good news for anyone who dual-boots Ubuntu with OS X is that the official Ubuntu Mac client has slipped out of beta and gone 'stable' in its 4.0 release.

20 December 2012

‘Unity Previews’ Animation Updated in Ubuntu 13.04

Unity's Previews feature has seen a number of refinements over the last week as work on Unity in 13.04 continues. A slicker animation has been introduced, along with better visual differentiation between the active and inactive preview items. If you're a subscriber to our YouTube channel then you'll have seen a video of these tweaks in action yesterday.

20 December 2012
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Steam for Linux Now Open To All

The beta of Steam for Linux is now available to download by all, confirming the news we brought you last week. After 6 weeks as a private, invite-only download Valve, the makers of Steam, have opened the doors to anyone running Ubuntu 12.04.

20 December 2012

Latest Humble Bundle Brings 6 New Games to Linux

Santa has come early for Linux gamers, as the latest Humble Indie Bundle goes live. Back for its 7th 'indie' outing, the latest iteration of the 'pay what you want' promotion features 6 games and the feature-length documentary 'Indie Game: The Movie'.

19 December 2012
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New Game Lands on Linux

Will Dare Up! Wingsuit, a new addition to the Ubuntu Software Center, take off with users? Like a lot of recent game arrivals on Ubuntu Wingsuit makes it’s debut thanks to the game engine it uses, Unity3D, […]

18 December 2012
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Latest Stable VLC Release Available for Ubuntu 12.10

Almost 100 bug fixes features in the latest 'minor update' to the VLC. Fixes the VLC development team say 'improves the overall stability.'

17 December 2012
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New Video Celebrates Linux Success in 2012

A new video celebrating the achievements of Linux during 2012 has been published online by the Linux Foundation. At 2:38 minutes long the video offers whirlwind highlights of a number of milestones reached by the open-source Unix operating system during the last 12 months.

13 December 2012
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Steam Linux to Launch Open Beta Next Week

'Steam for Linux' will be available for everyone to try from next week, after spending just over a month as a limited beta. Valve cite the 'stability of the client' as allowing for the beta to be opened up to more users.

13 December 2012

New Dash Icons Proposed for Ubuntu 13.04

Updated navigation bar icons for the Unity Dash have been proposed for Ubuntu 13.04. The updated designs by Matthieu James iterate rather than overhaul those currently used in Ubuntu.

12 December 2012

Ubuntu One ‘Referral Space’ Goes AWOL (Update: Fixed)

Some Ubuntu One users are experiencing issues with extra storage earned as part of the Ubuntu One Referrals programme.

11 December 2012

Sidescroller Run Off: Bit.Trip Runner Vs Canabalt [Review]

Amongst the mélange of Humble Indie Bundle titles are two side-scrollers with similar, yet unique takes on well-timed spacebar mashing: Canabalt and Bit.Trip Runner. These titles aren't the sprawling role-playing games and first person shooters of large studio productions, but nevertheless encapsulate the art of video games in their humble, yet pleasing experiences.

9 December 2012
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Steam for Linux Beta Opens Up for Yet More Users

More users now been given access to the limited Steam for Linux beta, Valve have confirmed. Announcing the expansion of beta access on the Steam for Linux form, Valve's Frank Crockett urged those who have applied previously to check their inbox.

7 December 2012