Ubuntu 8.04, aka Hardy Heron has been released and is available for download now.
Some of the new goodies in this release include Gnome 2.22, Xorg 7.3, Firefox 3 Beta 5, Transmission BitTorrent client, Inkscape for native PDF support and Wubi which allows windows users to install ubuntu as an application, without the need for a [...]
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The Tux Enclave blog has a great article on how to pimp the look of your Ubuntu Gusty Gibbon machine(s). The guide is based on the latest gnome desktop and covers installing custom themes, icons, sounds, docks etc.
Also covered in the guide are Leopard and Vista themes, although why you would want your ubuntu box [...]
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Google have just released Google Desktop for Linux. Search your email, files, music, photos, and everything else on your linux box just like searching the web with google.
For those of you looking for an open source alternative to Google Desktop give Beagle a try. In my opinion though Beagle is a bit of a resource [...]
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Skype have finally released the 1.4 beta version for linux of its VoIP program. Considering that Skype’s last linux release was now over 9 months ago it has been long overdue.
There is a version for most of the popular linux distro’s available for download however Skype on linux still has no webcam support and the [...]
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The first issue of the Ubuntu Community Magazine full circle is out and available for free download. The main article in this edition is a comprehensive guide to installing Feisty Fawn which I must is a pretty painless task.
Other topics covered include an explanation of Ubuntu’s directory structure, Howto’s on MythTV and Scribus and a [...]
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You asked, we listened. For advanced users and tech enthusiasts, we’re happy to offer a new open-source operating system, so you can dive in and truly enjoy a PC experience just the way you want it. In addition to the FreeDOS systems we already offer, we are proud to announce PCs with Ubuntu.
Finally great news, [...]
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This image from Dell’s website pretty much confirms the rumor and makes it official. w00t!
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It’s not official yet but we all expected it. DesktopLinux.com are reporting that Dell’s Linux pick is, you guessed it, Ubuntu! This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone after Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell recently announced that he runs Ubuntu on his home laptop.
The rumor is that Dell will begin shipping systems later this [...]
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If you haven’t tried Ubuntu yet and are wondering what all the hype is about, you now have another very good reason to give it a whirl. Version 7.04 known as Feisty Fawn has been released and its a beauty. Some highlights are improved wireless and multimedia support and a very good windows migration tool. [...]
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Ubuntu 7.04 beta was released a few days ago and it’s a significant update from 6.10 with a lot of new features. One such new feature that should cause Microsoft some concern is that the new installer now features a Windows migration tool. The tool allows you to import into Ubuntu all your Internet Explorer [...]
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The French government look like to be the next big switcher to Ubuntu. According to reports, two companies, Linagora and Unilog, have been selected to provide 1154 shiny new computers loaded with open source goodness to members of the French Parliament before June 2007.
The switch to free software is expected to provide a substantial savings [...]
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