GTK app Remmina is to replac TSClient as the default remote desktop client in Ubuntu 11.04. The tool is a capable successor to tsclient with many great features and support for multiple network protocols - including RDP - all of which is wrapped up in a consistant and accessible interface.
Ubuntu Forums administrator and long time contributor Mike Basinger (Technoviking) posted a sneaky preview of the upcoming Ubuntu Forums redesign on Twitter yesterday.
As if it were a Christmas gift to all Ubuntu users, it has been announced at UDS that a development version of the Ubuntu Software Center with a 'Ratings and Reviews' feature will arrive before December 25th.
Natty's default application line-up will see not any major deviation from that included in Maverick.
Banshee is to be the default music player in Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal - providing issues with disc space can be overcome.
With Ubuntu 11.04 switching to a combined Netbook and Desktop image only one music player can takes its place on default. The formal decision is due tomorrow but before then why not have some fun and let everyone know which player -you- would make default.
Ubuntu's Jorge Castro has confirmed that Maverick users will be able to test the newly announced Compiz port of Unity via a PPA 'as soon as possible'
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Whilst the big news in Mark Shuttleworth's opening address at the Ubuntu Developer Summit was regarding Unity he also touched upon the creation of a new Ubuntu icon theme - one that will be in keeping with the Ambiance and Radiance GTK themes.The icon set is by no means planned to land fully in Ubuntu Natty - the completed set is targeted for Ubuntu 12.04.
It’s UDS time again and although I am not physically there (German VISA issue), I am happy to hear about the Unity work being done and I think I speak on behalf of the Zeitgeist […]
Helping to fund your favourite open-source applications will become much easier in Ubuntu 11.04. A new method will be introduced to the Ubuntu Software Store to allow users to 'sponsor a package' for any amount they so wish via the in-place UbuntuOne payment structure.
Robbie Williamson has announced on Twitter that the next Ubuntu Developer Summit for the 11.04 release will be held in Orlando, Florida from the 25th – 29th October, 2010. Robbie says “With Disney AND Ubuntu there, […]