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Ohso Quicklaunch Chrome/ium web app

If you’re using a recent-ish version of Google Chrome or Chromium then you have support for ‘web apps’. These are, essentially, ‘pinned’ webpages sans toolbars, but can also be all sorts of custom applications that perform different functions. Thanks to the hard work of Nicolas Leperlier, we now have an Ohso Quick-Launcher type Chrome App!

21 September 2010
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How scalable is open source?

Ubuntu is getting bigger by the day, and everything is a test of structure - never before has an open source operating system attempted to win over the hearts of the mainstream. My question is, can we handle it?

21 September 2010
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Linux on TV: ‘The Glades’ – detectives run GNOME on a Windows-branded PC

Benedict ‘the.abyzz’ Mueller dropped off news of the following in the OMG! Ubuntu! inbox, so thanks to him! The Glades, a new A&E Network drama television series that is apparently ‘a bit like CSi’, was […]

20 September 2010
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‘Sent from Ubuntu’ Evolution signature turned off

The addition of a ‘sent from Ubuntu’ signature on mail sent from Ubuntu’s default mail client Evolution in Ubuntu 10.10 has been nixed, with Ubuntu’s Rick Spencer ensuring that the text is switched off by default […]

20 September 2010
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Midori 0.2.8 Released

Today sees a new release of the lightweight webkit browser 'Midori'. What's new? Let's take a gander...

20 September 2010
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Ubuntu 10.10 Ambiance & Radiance themes for Chrome, Firefox & Opera [Updated]

The default Ambiance theme in Ubuntu 10.10 - and its lighter sibling Radiance - have received lots of due love and attention since Lucid and thusly many third-party browser "themes" have also been pepped up in anticipation. Skins ahoy inside.

19 September 2010
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How to switch to OpenDNS in Ubuntu for faster browsing

Users are always seeking to speed up their web-browsing experience but short of upgrading your connection speed or switching ISP what can else can you do? Switch your to OpenDNS.

17 September 2010
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Making Chrome look native in Kubuntu

Afro over on our sister site OMG! SuSE! just posted a neat little guide on getting web browsers Google Chrome & Opera to look all neat and tidy within the KDE desktop. Since the tips […]

13 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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Compiz-Indicator applet gives you compositing control in a click

There's an indicator for everything - or so it seems. Compiz is the latest application to receive the indicator-applet-ization process, with this neato utility making compositing a cinch. Download, screenshots and obligatory info is just a click a way...

8 September 2010
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IRC app Smuxi 0.8 released, adds messaging menu support, notifications & lots more!

The latest release of Smuxi IRC client has been released, bringing with it a whole host of new fetaures, functions and fixes. Details, screenshots and (of course) download information is waiting for you after the jump.

6 September 2010
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‘Revamped’ default wallpaper coming to Ubuntu 10.10

Users concerend about the appearance of the current default wallpaper in Ubuntu 10.10 beta may be pleased to hear, from Mark Shuttleworth no less, that a 'revamped' default wallpaper is being made in light of user feedback.

3 September 2010