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Show the date, day & seconds on Indicator-Datetime

Maverick users who have either personally installed the Indicator-datetime applet or found it sat lovingly on their desktops after an upgrade may wish is was a little bit more... configurable. Getting it to display more than the time - e.g. the date, seconds and/or the day - is actually relatively simple, just following the following steps that lie herein.

13 September 2010
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Remnants of the Week

All sorts of crazy tips came in over this last week, but rather then send barrages of tiny news, here's the whole group at once!

13 September 2010
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Rhythmbox re-imagined Elementary style

German designer Jan stopped by the OMG! mail box today to share his mock-ups for an Elementary style Rhythmbox and Evolution. “Today I did some mockup images for Rhythmbox and Evolution (mail and calenderview) how […]

12 September 2010
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Shutter 0.86.4 released – you can now capture all workspaces as one image

The greatest screenshotting tool known to Linux users sees a new release today. Version 0.86.4 (don’t say that with a mouthful) adds many exciting new features. Ready for a rundown? Capture all workspaces as one […]

12 September 2010
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Ambiance style Emesene tray icons

Last week we highlighted some gradiently-gorgeous (no, that is a word now) Ubuntu Radiance style replacement tray icons for everyone’s favourite MSN clone ‘Emesene’. Whilst many readers loved the simplicity behind them the author had stated […]

12 September 2010
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How to restore default GNOME Panels in Ubuntu

So you've removed a desktop panel you wished you hadn't, ditched an applet you now realised you were quite fond of or you just long for the halcyon days when your desktop panels were all neat and tidy like a fresh install, right? This script is there to help.

12 September 2010
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Kobo Desktop eReader application also available for Ubuntu

Kobo Desktop Application –  a free application from eReading company Kobo that enables users to read, build a digital library, and shop for eBooks directly from their computer – is also available for Ubuntu, we […]

12 September 2010
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Lightspark 0.4.4.2 fixes YouTube support, adds audio plugin framework

“Another week, another bug fix release for Lightspark!” starts the release announcement on SSSUP‘s blog, which goes on to assure that YouTube support has been fixed and a new plugin-based audio-framework – allowing the flash-alternative […]

12 September 2010
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What’s coming in Compiz 0.9.2? BLING!

lots of new animations, masses of bug fixes & even a new physics engine - it's time for a sneak peek at Compiz 0.9.2

12 September 2010
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Fundamental Round 2 theme gives an alternative to elementary

A new theme has cropped up in the forest of quality Ubuntu themes - named "Fundamental Round 2," this silver theme gives you a similar look to elementary but with a few key differences. Larger image and download link after the jump.

12 September 2010
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What architecture is your Ubuntu? [Poll]

Are you a traditional 32 bit user or have you ventured out on a limb and installed 64 bit Ubuntu to make the most of your hardware?

12 September 2010
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Banshee postponed as default media player for Netbook Edition

Banshee has been postponed from being installed as Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Editions default music player. Deemed to contain too many bugs to make it an acceptable default this cycle, the popular player’s default pinning has […]

11 September 2010