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ASUS Ubuntu Netbooks Launch in 100 Portuguese Stores

Ubuntu-loaded ASUS netbooks are now available to buy in over 100 stores across Portugal. The ASUS EeePC 1215P, which boasts 9 hours of battery life, a dual-core 1.55Ghz Intel Atom processor and 12.2″ backlit screen, […]

18 November 2011
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Learn the Art of ‘apt’ with a Free Chapter From The Debian Administrators Handbook

If you have an aspiration to becoming a Linux power-user then nabbing a copy of the Debian Administrators handbook isn't a bad way to go about it.

18 November 2011
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Search Grooveshark Tracks From the Unity Music Lens

A new 'scope' for Ubuntu's Unity Music Lens presents results from online music service 'Grooveshark' amongst your local collection. When searching for an artist, track title or album title via the Unity Music Lens or Dash, the scope displays relevant tracks and albums playable through the Grooveshark music streaming service.

18 November 2011
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Getting Started with Google Play Music on Ubuntu

Google Music, the search giants cloud-music player/storage service, slipped off its beta tag and emerged into the land of 'available to all' yesterday. But how do you go about making the most of it on Ubuntu?

17 November 2011

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
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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