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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
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[How to] Fix ‘tinny’ sound quality in Ubuntu on an iMac

Got tinny sound in Ubuntu on your iMac? Here's the (super) quick fix.

4 July 2011
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Ubuntu Logo Appears in Samsung Galaxy S II Ad

The Ubuntu logo can be clearly seen on screen in the latest promotional spot for Samsung's Galaxy S II Android phone.

3 July 2011
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Multi-platform music app Minitunes updates with search, new icon, more

Minimalistic multi-platform music app 'Minitunes' has been updated with a new search feature, new icon and updated translations.

3 July 2011
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Ubuntu Oneiric Updates: Slicker Scrollbars, Modal dialogs, Guest Session & More!

Ubuntu 11.10 Alpha 2 is expected late next week. To help temper your appetite for its release here are a couple of recent changes in Oneiric to look forward to next week.

1 July 2011