Google has dropped a new version of its popular Google Earth desktop application. In this post we show you how to install it, and get it setup on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS looking relatively nice. While […]
Daily 5 today briefs you, er, briefly on 5 alternative file managers to stock Nautilus. Dolphin If you’ve tried Kubuntu of late then chances are you’ve already encountered Dolphin – it’s the default file manager […]
For better or worse iTunes has near-total domination of the podcast sector; it’s how most people I know – that don’t use Linux – get their podcast fix. You subscribe in iTunes, it downloads, it’s […]
I’ve resisted blogging about Docky’s new docklets and helpers of late because it clearly annoys a vocal minority of readers. Those readers should proceed to find safety as I can keep back my enthusiasm no-longer! Development […]
Ubuntu’s Indicator Applets now work with the latest testing version of popular Dock AWN. The port, an oft-requested feature by AWN users, now allows users to benefit from some of the unique features Application indicators […]
As great as Evolution and Thunderbird are to use their interfaces won’t win any awards in a beauty contest. Hell not even a certificate for ‘good effort’. Evolution Express & Spicebird (a thunderbird based fork) […]
Redshift – the natural-screen colour application that promises to help alleviate eye strain and help sleep patterns – has added some new features in its latest update. Among the new features and fixes: Automatically obtains […]
You can never have too many wallpaper choices – as this wallpaper by Felipi attests! Matching perfectly with the default Ubuntu Ambiance theme with aplomb the wallpaper nevertheless comes in a range of other colours […]
The first Alpha of LXDE-based Ubuntu spin Lubuntu has been made available for download. Alpha releases are not advised for users requiring a stable and working desktop but for those interested in testing, reporting & […]
A new installation and Live CD experience is being mooted for inclusion in Ubuntu 10.10 that aims to address the complexities and inconsistencies currently inherent in the process and thus make the entire process super-quick, […]
Everyone needs to use a word processor every now and then (how 80’s does the word ‘word processor’ sound? Hmm.) There are various ones to choose from – and not a fat deal of difference […]
New Firefox 4 for Linux mock-ups have been produced that better show off the aimed UI changes that Firefox 4 will tout in it’s next major release. Firefox 4, likely to ship sometime early next year, […]