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[How to] Add a Google+ Quicklist to the Unity Launcher in Ubuntu

Like a lot of people right now I am loving Google+ – the search giants stab at social networking. Until Google get around to releasing a kick-ass API for Google+ so someone can make a […]

7 July 2011
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Ubuntu 11.10 Alpha 2 Released

The second alpha release of Ubuntu 11.10 is now available for download. GNOME 3 forms the basis of the desktop, with the latest development build of Unity atop. Unity 2D is shipped on the disc […]

7 July 2011
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Ubuntu 11.10 Development update

This is a guest post from Daniel Holbach, who will be posting updates about Ubuntu Development. (Original Post). Ubuntu Development Update Let’s have a look at the release schedule together: It’s Alpha 2 week! So […]

7 July 2011
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Unity Progress Report – Irish Edition

This is a guest post from Jorge O. Castro, External Developer Relations Liaison, who will be posting Unity updates over the coming weeks (Original Post) This is the Unity weekly report for 6 July. The […]

6 July 2011
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Goober Instant Messenger, VoIP and Video Calling Client Has Ample Features

With Pidgin and Empathy both eeking it out in the multi-service instant messaging arena one could be forgiven for thinking there was no need for another candidate. Enter Goober.

6 July 2011
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Sexy Ubuntu Scrollbars Get Sexier for 11.10

Improvements to Ubuntu's Overlay Scrollbars for 11.10 have been shown off by the Ubuntu Design team.

6 July 2011
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What artists are saying about Novacut

Open-source professional video editor Novacut launched its kickstarter campaign last week. Independent filmmakers Arin Crumley and Christie Strong have posted a short video talking about it.

6 July 2011

Five Terminal Commands Everyone Should Know (as chosen by you)

Reader Raiyan mailed in with an idea for an article a few weeks back, titled 'Top five commands a new-comer to Linux should know.' A great idea, but we all have different ideas about what makes a must-know command. So I took to the @omgubuntu twitter account to ask you - the readers - what five commands would be in your top five. After the jump are the five most suggested commands by you - the OMG! Ubuntu! reader.

5 July 2011
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Modal Dialogs Land in Ubuntu 11.10

Modal dialogs in Ubuntu 11.10 made their first appearance last week for Unity 2D users. Today they make their appearance in Unity proper.

4 July 2011
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Get ready for Ubuntu Developer Week

Get ready for Ubuntu Developer Week from Monday, 11th July to Friday, 15th July. We will have one full week of online IRC sessions which will introduce you to Ubuntu Development and hacking on Ubuntu-related projects. Sometimes these sessions will take the form of Q&A sessions, sometimes of presentations and sometimes hands-on workshops.

4 July 2011
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Linux Screenshot Tool ‘Shutter’ Update – Adds Minor Features, Bug Fixes

A new version of popular screenshot utility 'Shutter' has been released. Shutter 0.87.3 finally sees the ability to capture the 'real' cursor image in use. Shutter previously only used the 'standard' cursor image.

4 July 2011
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Critically Acclaimed Puzzle Game Braid Hits Ubuntu Software Centre

Platform puzzle game 'Braid' is the latest paid game to hit the Ubuntu Software Centre.

4 July 2011