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Firefox 4 ditching status bar?

If you’re using the latest Firefox 4 beta you may have noticed a few new visual changes… There is now a loading progress indicator displayed in the URL/Address bar as a page loads. Traditionally Firefox […]

16 September 2010
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Ardesia turns your entire desktop into a touch-friendly sketchpad

Ever wanted to use your desktop as a sketchpad? And by 'use your desktop' I do mean quite literally! A reader by the name of 'Marko' dropped off a tip about the following self-described 'free painting software' that allows you to use your fingers, mouse or graphics tablet to make free-hand annotations on your desktop - no need to stay within the rigid confines of an application window or canvas any longer! Treat your desktop like a chalkboard! This is Ardesia.

16 September 2010
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New font still on course for Ubuntu 10.10

Everyone is hoping to see the elegant new Ubuntu font in use on their desktops come October and, according to the font's lead designer Bruno , everything is still on course for the font to ship with Ubuntu 10.10.

16 September 2010
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64bit Flash for Linux returns

Adobe has previously made a testing version of their 64bit plugin available for users however this was discontinued, somewhat abruptly, earlier this year. Well, it's back!

16 September 2010
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Ubuntu 10.10’s new installer slideshow oozes class

They say first impressions count and Maverick has certainly taken that to heed with its redesigned slideshow to play during installation. Do note that many of the images/text in these slides are still place holders, […]

15 September 2010
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Intel using 10.10 Unity user? Be cautious with updating today

We’re hearing reports that there’s a bit of a bug in an update to Ubuntu 10.10 today that is leaving users on Intel  in particular who are making use of Clutter-based apps and interfaces – […]

15 September 2010
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Control DeaDBeeF from the panel with DeaDIndicatoR

If you’re a user of lightweight minimal music application DeaDBeeF then you may find the following Indicator-Applet useful. Designed specifically for use with DeaDBeeF, Dead-indicator allows you to control and manage track playback quickly and […]

15 September 2010
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Ubuntu 10.10 Sound applet buttons now respect your theme

If you were irked by previous iterations of the Ubuntu 10.10 sound menu having self-consistent buttons then prick your ears up and prepare to breath a sight of relief: the buttons within the menu now […]

15 September 2010
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F-Spot 0.8 released with new import system, photo panning & duplication detection

A new stable release of F-Spot is now available. It packs in the features and fixes so upgrade now. Full installation instructions after the jump.

15 September 2010
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Nautilus-Elementary PPA now working for Maverick users

Ubuntu 10.10 testers missing their Nautilus-Elementary fix will be pleased to hear that the "issues" previously preventing Maverick users from using the redux-ed file-browser have now been solved. PPA and details on new features tucked up inside.

15 September 2010
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KdenLive 0.7.8 Released – new features, fixes [PPA]

The latest version of KDE's premier video editing application 'Kdenlive' has washed ashore - but what's new? Lots. Continue reading to see more.

15 September 2010
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Help translate Nautilus-elementary into your native tongue

Everyone's favourite alternative Nautilus get-up Nautilus-Elementary has opened its doors for translations on launchpad. If you'd love to see it supporting your language then why not help out? Details after the break.

15 September 2010