Topic: Unity

News, tips and features on the Unity desktop environment, the default shell in Ubuntu.

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Ubuntu Unity 2D gets a PPA for Maverick and Natty testers

The slick Unity 2D we told you about yesterday has now got a PPA for Ubuntu 10.10 and Ubuntu 11.04 users to test.

15 January 2011

Ubuntu to get 2D Unity option

A new 2D implementation of Unity, Ubuntu 11.04's new default desktop, is to be made available for users without accelerated 3D graphics support, in addition to the 'Classic Ubuntu desktop'.

14 January 2011
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Ubuntu developers talk Unity – and why it’s going to rock in Natty [Video]

Ubuntu community manager Jono Bacon discuss Unity, the new desktop environment for Ubuntu with David Barth, one of the key developers behind the interface on everyone’s lips. The 20 minute video gives Unity fans an […]

11 January 2011
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Tips for Ubuntu 11.04 testers

So you're playing around with Ubuntu 11.04 Alpha and, well, things are going a bit awry. Here are a few useful tips harvested from AskUbuntu that may save you a headache or two...

10 January 2011
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Leaked images of mysterious Ubuntu powered tablet

Giz-China has revealed some images of an Ubuntu powered multitouch tablet by an unknown manufacturer showing off the Unity interface.

25 December 2010

Natty update puts window controls back in the panel, app menu changes

A new minor Ubuntu 11.04 updates.

18 December 2010
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Ubuntu, the Lion, the Cloud, and the Behemoth

Which direction are the four major players taking? Is the cloud really the next step? Was porridge the best choice for breakfast this morning? Find out all this and more with Tyler's exciting editorial after the jump.

15 December 2010
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Firefox AppMenu support shaping up for Natty

Natty's default browser remains Firefox - but will it finally gain global-menu support in time for Unity's move to the desktop?

11 December 2010
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Why doesn’t Unity just use Docky? Here’s why.

If you ever wondered why Unity uses it's own launcher instead of the SimplyAwesome™ Docky, here is an explanation, straight from Docky's creator Jason Smith.

8 December 2010
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Mock up: Application overview in Unity

Could Unity's application over-view look better for Natty? Discussions currently taking place on the Ayatana mailing list certainly think so and the mock-up below is one such proposed solution.

8 December 2010
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Intellihide added to Unity Launcher

Only a few days back I mentioned that Intellihide would be an ace option for Unity's Launcher to have.... Now it does.

7 December 2010
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Relax – Windows controls will show in Unity panel for maximised apps

Further to yesterday's post on the 'immovable Unity launcher' I just thought I'd share this as well to help allay a few fears on an annoyance many of you have expressed issue with...

6 December 2010