The 'Ribbon' interface Microsoft introduced with Office 2007 provided an innovative approach to the use and layout of toolbars in applications. Following the release, OpenOffice toyed with the idea of creating a similar 'tabbed toolbar' concept for use with its own office suite. Whilst the mock-ups and discussions never bore much in the way of fruit for OpenOffice the idea of a 'ribbon' for use in open-sources apps hasn't been abandoned.
Opinion is split over whether or not the default Ubuntu login sound needs a refresh. Just what could it be replaced with? Reader Tony Lawrence suggested the following sound...
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This is the fourth article 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.
One of the things I love about the open-source community is that the "death" of a project doesn't always mean the end of it.
To mark the upcoming release of the Linux 3.1 kernel IBM's Darrick Wong has proposed changing the Linux logo to something more befitting of the version number...
In this episode of my Ubuntu is Easy series I show you the easy way to switch back to the classic desktop feel of older Ubuntu releases in Ubuntu 11.04.
A minor update to photo management application Shotwell has been pushed out today.
Work on creating a 'Software Centre' for lightweight Ubuntu-spin 'Lubuntu' is coming together nicely. Jump on in for pictures, further information and instructions on how to test it out.
This is the third article 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.
An updated batch of slides for playback during Ubuntu installation have landed in Ubuntu 11.10.
Ubuntu Development Update The Ubuntu 11.10 release is getting nearer and nearer. It’s time to start organising your local release party! Only five weeks left until release! So what’s still left to do in these […]