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[How To] Add Unity, Ubuntu One, Social Features, More to Your #AppShowdown Apps

Ubuntu's three-week long App Showdown contest is almost halfway through, and some great applications are starting to emerge. If you're taking part then you'll know that time is precious; you'll want to add as much functionality to your app as possible before the deadline. Here a collection of video tutorials designed to help.

28 June 2012
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ASUS Quietly Launch New Ubuntu 12.04 Netbook

A new Ubuntu-powered ASUS Netbook has quietly crept into the wild. But the OS isn't the only notable thing about the new EeePC 1225C; it is one of only a handful of devices on the market to use the third generation of Intel's Atom Processor, codenamed 'Cedar Trail'.

26 June 2012

[How To] Fix Spotify Repo Key Change Error

Spotify have changed the key used to authenticate their Linux repository - meaning you will need to update it inorder to continue getting updates. Read on for the one command you need to fix it.

26 June 2012
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Adventure Game ‘Journey Down’ Now Half-Price in Ubuntu Software Center

Point-and-click adventure game 'The Journey Down: Chapter One' is now half-price in the Ubuntu Software Center.

26 June 2012

Microsoft Block Access to Free Software Charity Site, Dub it ‘Gambling’

Whether out of error or intention, Microsoft have been blocking access to the Free Software Foundation's donation form on corporate systems using the company's Security Networking programme.

25 June 2012
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‘Dark Ambiance’ Reintroduces Dark Touches to Ubuntu’s Default Theme

Ubuntu introduced a minor ew theme change for 12.04 - that of making right-click menus inherit the dominant tone of the 'parent' window.

24 June 2012

It’s Not Too Late To Enter The Ubuntu App Creation Contest And Win A Laptop

Whether you're an amateur developer or seasoned pro the Ubuntu App Showdown is a great way to put your skills to the test. Better yet you might even win one of two Ubuntu laptops from System76!

24 June 2012
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ScreenCloud Lets You Take, Share Ubuntu Screenshots Quickly

A new screenshotting tool has been added to the Ubuntu Software Center. Screencloud sits the menu area, allowing for quick snapping of windows, specific areas or application windows, then directly uploads them to either FTP or the ScreenCloud website for easy sharing.

22 June 2012

Chrome Web Apps No Longer Merge in Unity

Michael Quinlan wrote in to let us know that Chrome and Chromium web apps no longer merge in Unity's launcher.

22 June 2012
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NitroTasks Update Adds Theme, Feature Improvements

The slick task management application Nitrotasks has been updated with a raft of new features and improvements. Alongside a new 'linux' theme that respect a users GTK theme comes additional integration with Ubuntu's Unity desktop.

22 June 2012
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Ubuntu App Showdown Progress

Ubuntu’s App Showdown contest, in which users are tasked with making an application from scratch in just three weeks, is barely been running  a week yet there are already some notable app projects in development….  Below is just […]

22 June 2012
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Canonical Clarify Ubuntu SecureBoot Plans

Ever since the Windows 8 SecureBoot dilemma reared its the big question has been: "Can I still use Ubuntu?" . Canonical have today responded with plans on how they intend to approach the SecureBoot situation to ensure that Ubuntu 'works smoothly' for users of SecureBoot devices.

22 June 2012