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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
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Nautilus Terminal: GUI meets CLI

I spotted sight of the following application over on the very ace  Cewen’s blog and found it so nerdily cool (and also seemingly useful) that I haven’t been able to resist posting about it. As […]

11 September 2010
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The Ubuntu Tour Project Needs Your Help!

The goal of the Ubuntu Tour Project? To "provide an interactive tour for users who are new to Ubuntu."

11 September 2010
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Receive Android call, text alerts on your Ubuntu Desktop

Save yourself the embarrassment of missing an important text or phone call when sat gazing at your Ubuntu desktop with the neato 'Android Notifer' application.

10 September 2010
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Rhythmbox finally gets the update Maverick testers have longed for…

Rhythmbox no-longer exits when you press the 'close' button. In Lucid pressing the 'close' window button minimized the main window to the Rhythmbox indicator. With the introduction of the new Sound Menu in Ubuntu 10.10 the last few months have required Maverick users to have Rhythmbox fully open on the desktop (or sat in the panel/dock) all the time.

10 September 2010
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Apologies

Apologies for a little whoopsy from earlier!

10 September 2010
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OMG! We now have a Forum!

If you pop over to forum.omgubuntu.co.uk you'll see that we now have a much-requested forum for your banter to have a home. Make the jump to read more information, including rationale behind the design.

10 September 2010