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Wingpanel – elementary’s slick new space-saving panel project

Wingpanel is a new 'space-saving top panel' created by, you've guessed it, the elementary team.

19 December 2010

Install elementary’s music player Rhythm-e in Ubuntu 10.10 [PPA or .deb]

Long to try out the elementary projects revamped revision of Rythmbox? If you're not keen on building from source to test things out there is now a PPA, courtesy of hadret, and .debs files for easy installation.

19 December 2010

Natty update puts window controls back in the panel, app menu changes

A new minor Ubuntu 11.04 updates.

18 December 2010
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This Ubuntu Software Centre mock-up is bright but bold

DeviantArtist Musl1m has mocked up his idea of how the Ubuntu Software Centre should look as it evolves its ever-growing feature set.

18 December 2010
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Check Out This ‘Flip Style’ Clock for Screenlets

I came across a cool 'flip clock' theme for the close widget in Screenlets, the widget framework that makes Linux desktops infinitely cooler. Check it out!

17 December 2010
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Hands on with the CR-48

Well I've been spending the last couple hours getting acquainted with my CR-48, and it's definitely been a fun experience. I was extremely excited as I dug into the box with the cutesy illustration of a rocket powered mouse wheel to get at the computer.

17 December 2010
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Bored of your homepage? Try this bright Ubuntu-ized one instead

Add some oomph to your browsers homepage with this colourful custom Ubuntu-ized landing page.

16 December 2010
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Support GNOME by shopping at Amazon this Xmas

If you're going to be busy on Amazon over the festive period don't forget to use GNOME referral links. These links work like normal amazon links but instead of the shopping giant getting all your cash a slice goes to help keep GNOME developers warm and happy.

16 December 2010
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Opera 11 released

The latest iteration of web browser Opera has been released. Adding in many new features, refinements and obligatory performance boosts, it's an essential upgrade for Opera fans and well worth a punt for the curious.

16 December 2010
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Faenza icons for Android Desktop notifier

The useful ‘Android Notifier’ application, which displays alerts and notifications from your Android device on your Ubuntu desktop, is a firm favourite with Android-using Ubuntu fans. Now the app has received some Faenza-love icons courtesy of reader Matt.

16 December 2010
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New release of Lightweight image viewer Viewnior

Lightweight image viewer Viewnior – which reached number 5 on our 12 top applications of 2009 – has gained a host of new features in its first update in 9 months.

16 December 2010
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Create Ubuntu-ized weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops

If you suspect that Santa is bringing you a shiny new copy of FPS game Call of Duty: Black Ops this 'seasonal holiday' then bookmark this page now ready for next week!

15 December 2010