Continuing the efforts to bring their software to Linux, Google released a port of their desktop search utility. Google Desktop for Linux indexes the files on your computer which leads to almost instant search results. The software sits in the tray area and is most easily accessed by tapping the Strg key two times, which …
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5 reasons to use Ubuntu and not Windows
Freedom of choice Ubuntu, like other free operating systems (including all Linux, BSD and Solaris flavors), is a very modular system. Naturally, the advantage of the modular approach is that you can choose a piece of software based on your needs and preferences. If you don’t like a certain aspect of the software or you …
How to prettify the Firefox progress bar
Fission is a Firefox extension that merges the progress bar with the address bar. The result is a bar that, in my opinion, looks nicer and is easier to monitor because it is in the top toolbar to which you will most likely pay more attention. You can change the color to your liking and …
It’s official: Dell will offer Ubuntu PCs
There have been many rumors but now we know for sure what most of us already expected: Dell will offer PCs preinstalled with Ubuntu. That means when you buy a Dell with Ubuntu you… don’t have to waste your time replacing Windows with Ubuntu don’t pay the “Microsoft Tax” show your support for Ubuntu and …
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The Gutsy Gibbon repositories are open
With Feisty just out of the door the development on the new version of Ubuntu has started. The different stages of development and important dates are outlined in the Release Schedule. To follow which software packages are being uploaded to Gutsy refer to the gutsy-changes mailing list or use the more convenient Gutsy RSS feed …
Ubuntu Feisty Fawn (7.04) released, starting the wait for Gutsy Gibbon
The new Ubuntu release is finally here. Check out the tour to evaluate whether you want to install or upgrade to this release (hint: you want to). The first thing you want is probably to download a CD image of Feisty Fawn. Before installing however, you should read the release notes to avoid or be …
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My Feisty regressions, what are yours?
I’m currently running the development version of Ubuntu, codenamed Feisty. The final version was planned to be released on April 19th, but this might change since the RC has already been postponed. There seems to be no official announcement what exactly causes the delay, but I have some ideas, because there are some problems I’m …
Ubuntu Magazine is looking for contributors
“Full circle” is the name of a new e-magazine that covers topics about or closely related to Ubuntu. The name comes from the name of the logo, which depicts a circle that contains elements of all major Ubuntu derivatives, namely Kubuntu, Xubuntu and Edubuntu. The Magazine is yet to have its first issue and right …
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Launchpad is now public beta
Launchpad is Canonical’s web collaboration platform for managing bug reports, translations, support and more. It is similar to services like SourceForge, but offers new features like translations and in general, it is easier to use for people who are new to Open Source software development. Originally created for Ubuntu, it now offers its services to …
Get free Ubuntu stickers
System76 offers Desktops and Laptops preinstalled with Ubuntu. That alone is great, but they also have something for all those people who already have a computer and are happy with it: free “Powered by: Ubuntu” stickers All you have to do is send a self-addressed stamped envelope to one of the addresses on their list. …