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PlexyDesk – A Widget Desktop For Linux

There was a time when I, like many, covered my Linux desktop in all manner of Screenlets, gDesklets and widgets. I grew out of this, but 'PlexyDesk' - a new widget-toting project - might just light those creative fires on my desktop once more...

6 September 2011
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Tetris Meets Physics In This Crazy New Version

What happens when the classic game of Tetris becomes bound to the laws of physics? Not Tetris 2, is what.

5 September 2011
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Introduction to Ubuntu Development Part 2

This is the second articles in a series to explain the basics of Ubuntu Development in a way that does not require huge amounts of background and goes through concepts, tools, processes and infrastructure step by step. If you like the article or have questions or found bugs, please leave a comment.

5 September 2011
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‘Ambiance Meets Radiance’ In This Nameless GTK theme

You can have your GTK2 cake and eat it with the following theme - it combines elements for Ubuntu's default Ambiance theme with the light-tones of Ubuntu's Radiance theme.

4 September 2011
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New Look “Aero-Snap” Coming To Ubuntu

Although the Ubuntu 11.10 development cycle has already seen an improvement to Ubuntu's "aero-snap" feature by way of a throbbing golden effect, an improved and more visually-informative animation could yet find its way into Oneiric before release.

4 September 2011
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Ubuntu 11.10 Countdown Widget for Android

How many days are left until the release of Ubuntu 11.10? If that's a question you cannot live without knowing the answer to (or if you just want to ramp up some excitement ahead of the release) the following 'Ubuntu Countdown' widget for Android devices serves that niche admirably: it counts down the days remaining until the next Ubuntu release.

2 September 2011
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The New Ubuntu Software Centre Icon: Is It really That Bad?

The new Ubuntu Software Centre icon present in Ubuntu 11.10 seems to have few fans - but is it really that bad?

2 September 2011
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Oneiric Software Centre Now Radiance Friendly

The latest updates to Ubuntu’s default themes in Oneiric have, thankfully, sorted out some of the various issues the Radiance theme when with the new-look Ubuntu Software Centre. The result is pretty… …but still not […]

2 September 2011
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Germany Lifts ‘Doom’ Ban After 17 Years – Toast Demons To Celebrate

Germany has lifted a 17 year ban restricting the sale of classic video game 'Doom' to adults only. To celebrate, why not toast some demons in 'historically accurate' Linux port 'Chocolate Doom?

2 September 2011
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GNOME 3 Adding ‘Web App’ Mode

Chrome has them, Firefox has them and, soon, so will GNOME 3. What am I wittering on about? Web apps.

2 September 2011
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‘Wallch’ Update Adds 64bit Support and New Icon

Ubuntu friendly wallpaper changing app 'Wallch' has added support for 64bit Ubuntu users in its latest release.

1 September 2011
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Ubuntu 11.10 Beta Released, Reviewed

The first beta release of Ubuntu 11.10 has been made available for download - but what can you expect to find?

1 September 2011