LiveUSB Install Is Not Just Another Live USB Creator for Linux

USB pendrives - those little things in your pocket that can sometimes save your skin. They are so small, yet they can be so extremely useful. So what happens if you want to try out a GNU/Linux distro, but you don't want or can't use a CD/DVD - the answer is pretty simple - you make a LiveUSB.

17 November 2011
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Ubuntu 12.04 Development Update 4

(This is a guest post from Ubuntu developer and Canonical employee Daniel Holbach, which was originally posted here.) Ubuntu Development Update We are five weeks into the release cycle towards and 12.04 and the general […]

17 November 2011
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Desura for Linux Is Finally Released

Indie game store Desura’s Linux client is now publicly available for download. Over 65 games are currently available to purchase through the digital distribution service. Titles include Oil Rush, Steel Storm: Burning Retribution and Dreamscape. […]

17 November 2011
Gweled game in UBuntu

Gweled: Addictive Bejeweled-Style Game For Ubuntu

If you follow this site then you'll know that I am slightly addicted to playing various time-wasting games on my Android devices. Procrastination shouldn't be the preserve of my phone or tablet; I'd like to waste enjoy a spare 10 minutes playing them on my desktop. Having previously highlighted Boggle-style word game Tanglet, I now turn to something more sparkly...

17 November 2011
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Faenza Icon Theme Updated, Adds Handful of New Icons

The popular icon set Faenza has been updated with new icons and fixes. Amongst the application icons added are those for music player Google Music Frame, gaming client Desura and messaging app Gaijm. Full change-log: […]

16 November 2011

Tomorrow The Internet Will Begin to Die

Tomorrow sees one of the most pivotal pieces of internet legislation pass through the halls of power in Washington. The ‘Stop Online Piracy Act’ (SOPA) bill, combined with PROTECT IP Act, seeks to give the […]

16 November 2011
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Open Source Radio Software ‘AirTime’ Adds Automated Ubuntu Installers

Open-source radio management app 'Airtime' has added a variety of fuss-free installers for Ubuntu users.

16 November 2011
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Ubuntu Music App ‘Google Music Frame’ Seeking New Name

The desktop-integrated 'Google Music' web-app 'Google Music Frame' is seeking a new name.

16 November 2011
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Firefox 11 Alpha to Land December 20th; Will Bring Speed-Dial, Chrome Migration

The first alpha release of Firefox 11 has been set for December 20th. Arriving just in time for xmas, the alpha release could see the debut of a number of goodies scheduled to ship in […]

15 November 2011
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Linux Mint 12 RC: The Greatest Hits

First off, let me say that I am a guest poster and my opinions do not represent those of Ohso or any others writers here at OMG! Ubuntu! With all the Unity less-than-loving going around […]

15 November 2011
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XFCE Global Menu Plugin Gets a PPA

Xubuntu 11.04 and 11.10 users wanting to add Ubuntu's "App Menu" (also known as a 'global menu') can now do so with ease.

15 November 2011
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‘MyUnity’ Is a Small, Simple Unity Tweaking Tool

MyUnity, a new application by Italian developer Fabio Colinelli, aims to take the fear our of tweaking Unity.

15 November 2011