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Music player Pogo hits 0.3, adds in app search, new menu entries

A new version of minimalist music player Pogo has been released.

1 December 2010
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One Window Empathy: Boy would it simplify my life

When using my netbook I loathe having to use Empathy - or any instant messenger for that matter. But why?

1 December 2010
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Adobe Flash 10.2 Beta released

Adobe have announced the beta release of Flash player 10.2 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Flash Player 10.2 beta introduces many new features and improvements including Stage Video, a new API which Adobe says will 'help web sites deliver smooth, beautiful video across devices and browsers by enabling access to hardware acceleration of the entire video pipeline.'

1 December 2010
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Screenshots: Desktop Unity in Natty

Desktop Unity became the default Desktop Environment in Ubuntu 11.04 recently. Though its quite a bit buggy, it does look good!

1 December 2010
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Remove unused entries from the Ubuntu Messaging Menu

You're not a Gwibber fan, Evolution is not your bag and you - this one writes itself folks - have no empathy for Empathy messenger. Here's how to remove these and any other unwanted Messaging Menu entries without destroying half your install.

1 December 2010
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Space-based MMORPG Vendetta Online enters Ubuntu Software Centre

MMORPG Vendetta Online is now available via the Ubuntu Software Centre.

1 December 2010
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‘Ubuntu Light’ available to download from Dell

We haven't heard much about Ubuntu Light - the simplified 'instant on' version of Ubuntu intended for use on dual-boot laptops preinstalled on Windows - since it was announced back at Ubuntu 10.04's UDS. But it is - apparently - shipping pre-installed alongside Windows 7 on select Dell notebooks.

30 November 2010
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Meet Synapse – the super fast new GNOME Do replacement

It's finally arrived. After weeks of leaking screenshots and juicy tidbits on a 'mystery new launcher' we can reveal what it is. Called Synapse, the launcher is light, fast, zeitgeist powered and can do some incredible things thanks to tight Zeitgeist integration.

30 November 2010
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DVD Ripping tool ‘ezdvd rip’ hits beta

Simple DVD ripping tool EzDVD Rip is now available to try as a beta.

30 November 2010
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Dell’s new Vostro V130 – Ultra-Thin Ubuntu Laptop

Available pre-installed with Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, the Vostro V130 builds on its predesscor the V13, maintaining the slim profile, light weight and full-bodied performance that a netbook is unable to offer.

30 November 2010
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Fix the Pidgin SSL error for good in Ubuntu

Still plagued by the Pidgin MSN error? Fix it for good by upgrading to the latest version of Pidgin.

30 November 2010
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GRUB2 gfxmenu theming guide

BURG. That fancy themeable bootloader we chant about at least once a month, ever growing in popularity and continuing to rack up new themes by the week, but not everyone is happy.

30 November 2010