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Faenza Icons for Humble Indie Bundle Games

With the release of every new Humble Indie Bundle comes an influx of additional applications to my desktop. But as these don't match the Faenza icon theme the OCD-esque desire for desktop consistency prevents me from adding shortcuts to many of these games to the Unity Launcher. But that's where the 'Humble Faenza Bundle' - a set of Faenza-style icons for Humble-Bundeled games - comes in.

15 December 2011
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Microsoft Announce Windows Live Messenger XMPP Access

Microsoft has announced public access to the Windows Live Messenger network via the open-standard XMPP protocol - a move that should see improved features and performance for Linux users accessing the service via Pidgin, Empathy and other open-source clients.

15 December 2011
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Ubuntu in the Wild: Google Krakow

It's hardly a secret that many Google employees use Ubuntu for their day-to-day work - but it's always nice to be reminded...

15 December 2011
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Ubuntu-related Xmas Gift Ideas

There are only 11 days left until Christmas is once again upon us. Whether you're stuck on gift ideas for the Linux loving folks in your life, playing secret Santa in the Office, or keen to add something to your own xmas list, the handful of ideas below might help.

14 December 2011

Ubuntu Tweak Readies New Release

Popular third-party ubuntu utility 'Ubuntu Tweak' has been quiet for the last fews month - but with good reason. The developer behind the once 'must-have' application has been tailoring the tool for use with Ubuntu updated Unity interface and feature set.

14 December 2011
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Linux Mint Agree Amazon Revenue Share

Linux Mint have agreed to split the revenue generated from Banshee's MP3 Store plugin with 'upstream'.

14 December 2011

KDE Plasma Active Two Sees Release

A new release of Plasma Active - the touch-orientated interface for KDE - has been released. Plasma Active Two comes with many new features enhancements over those found in last october's 'Plasma Active One' release.

14 December 2011
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New GIMP Snapshot Released With Minor Fixes, Tweaks

A new unstable snapshot of image editor 'The GIMP' is available for download. GIMP 2.7.4 is likely to be the last development download ahead of the stable GIMP 2.8 release. More information, screenshots and download details inside.

14 December 2011
Ryzom: The Science-Fantasy MMORPG

Taking a Glance at Ryzom the Science-Fantasy MMORPG

Although Ryzom has had a native Linux client for over a year now the game hasn’t gained much respect from Ubuntu gamers and with all honesty that is no reflection on the quality of this […]

14 December 2011
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Latest Humble Bundle Offer Brings 7 New Games to Linux

The latest Humble Indie Bundle has arrived just in time for christmas - and it's packing in a colossal amount of cross-platform goodness this time.

13 December 2011

[How to] Make Ubuntu 11.10 Look and Feel Like GNOME 2

Longing for the look and feel of the classic GNOME desktop in Ubuntu 11.10? Well it's easier to achieve than you might think. Peek on in for a guide to aping the look of old school GNOME in new school GNOME.

13 December 2011
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Panel-Based Linux Radio App ‘RadioTray’ Adds Minor New Features in Update

Tuning into your favourite online radio stations without needing to open a dedicated music application is a breeze using RadioTray. The latest release adds a handful of new features. Read on for more on what's new and the all important download link.

12 December 2011