More posts about “maverick”

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Ubuntu 10.10 Beta Released

A lot has changed in Ubuntu 10.10 since last months Alpha 3 release, and when I say ‘a lot’ i really mean a lot. Download links can be found at the bottom of this post, […]

2 September 2010
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Add some Meerkat Ninja to your phone…

With the first Beta – and only, but who’s counting – of Ubuntu 10.10 due for imminent release our super-talented friend Joern has whipped up something extra special for your enjoyment – a Ninja-styled 10.10 […]

2 September 2010
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Maverick Beta hits tomorrow

Well, for some of you readers, it's already the 2nd of September, and the Beta release of 10.10 is out today. Originally, this was scheduled to be Alpha 4, but the Maverick Release schedule was slightly altered a few weeks ago to give a bit more time to "Release Quality" (read:bug hunting and rough edges). Click through to read more and learn how to upgrade from Lucid if you're keen.

2 September 2010
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Banshee 1.7.5 released with improved hardware support

Grab your portable gadgets, even your iPhone. Banshee 1.7.5 is here with new hardware support and we need YOU to break it (and file bugs if you succeed naturally). With 1.7.5 you will not just get all new and improved hardware support but also 47 bug fixes. Most notable of these writing metadata to video files is now supported.

2 September 2010
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Unity adds improved launcher, dash icons

Ubuntu 10.10's Unity interface has gained some new icons in an update tonight. Three new launcher icons - for applications, places and trash respectively - are joined by category icons in the dash over-view. Hit up the break to see screenshots in all their glory.

1 September 2010
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Btrfs won’t be supported in Maverick

The ‘next-gen’ BTRFS file stystem will not be supported in Ubuntu 10.10. The work needed to provide its inclusion will not be completed in time and, as such, has been deferred to Ubuntu 11.04. It […]

31 August 2010

Chrome/ium themes for the new look Light themes in Ubuntu 10.10

The Ubuntu light themes have been updated … andnow your Chrome theme looks a tad off colour. No worries;  you can quickly fix the issue thanks to these two plucky people! Ambiance Easily the more popular […]

30 August 2010
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Help test Ubuntu 10.10 multi-touch

Are you a lucky soul in possession of a touchscreen toting laptop, netbook or desktop or even one of those new fangled multi-touch mouse or magictrack-pad? Either way you can help hone Ubuntu’s new multi-touch support simply […]

30 August 2010
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Little things that matter: Installing non-free codecs in the Installer

Reader Alaukik spotted the following rewording of the non-free software disclimaer as he installed the latest Ubuntu 10.10 daily build. It changes the previously less-explanatory ‘please offer me non-opensource software’ to a paragraph of a more […]

29 August 2010
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Paid Apps section in Software Centre gets an icon

It’s an icon with cash in it. Brilliant. Article originally appeared on omgubuntu.co.uk

27 August 2010
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Ubuntu 10.10 installer installs whilst you fill in your info

The newly redesigned Ubuntu 10.10 installer just keeps getting better. Reader Macey stopped by the OMG! Inbox! after taking the latest Maverick daily desktop CD for a spin and noticed something particularly neat about the […]

26 August 2010
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Ubuntu 10.10 Wallpapers: Snails, Dalmatians & Plenty of Grass

The Ubuntu Artwork selection process for Maverick Meerkat is over. 17 new photo wallpapers have been selected for inclusion in Ubuntu 10.10. You can see each of the winning images in the gallery below. A […]

26 August 2010