12 Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Wallpapers
by Haris on October 13, 2008
in Design, Linux, Wallpapers
The final version of the most popular Linux distro, Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is almost ready to be released which is on October 30. It is going to bring a number of new features, changes and bug fixes.
As posted earlier, Ubuntu 8.10 is going to get a new look. It will come with a new version of its default theme along with new wallpapers.
Google Chrome Released for Mac and Linux
Google Chrome was released with an amazing hype, which Google created in just two days with an online comic. Unfortunately, Mac and Linux weren’t lucky enough to try out Chrome as it was a Windows-only release.
When asked by Google, it said that Mac and Linux versions are in development and will be released soon.
23 Awesome Themes for Ubuntu Linux
by Haris on August 9, 2008
in Design, Linux, Tips and Tricks
I started using Ubuntu 4 months back, and since then I’ve been looking for ways to customize and tweak it to make Ubuntu more productive and look good with cool Ubuntu themes. During my search, I came across many cool themes for Ubuntu from various sources that I’d like to share with you all.
These Ubuntu themes are all available for free download from Gnome Art. Do try them out and let me know if you like them. If you have more cool Ubuntu themes, let me know below in the comments. I love eye candy!
Firestarter: Firewall for Ubuntu
With the growing Internet threats, it is must to have a firewall for your OS to protect your system from being hacked and from spywares, viruses etc. After all, it is the main gateway to the Internet and monitors all your incoming and outgoing Internet connections being used by different applications.
Firestarter is an open source firewall for Linux with an easy-to-use graphical user interface. The software aims to combine ease of use with powerful features, therefore serving both Linux desktop users and system administrators.
Run Linux on Windows with Ulteo Virtual Desktop
There are various other methods by which you can run Linux on Windows, but none of them have achieved to implement it 100% percent. It really gets tiresome for web-developers working in Windows when they have to boot through Linux just to test their site.
Ulteo Virtual Desktop lets you enjoy the power of your Linux applications on Windows without the need to reboot! With Ulteo Virtual Desktop, you just have to run the application you need to use from the Ulteo panel and its window will show up like any other Windows application.
Real Player 11 for Linux Now Available
Real Player is a popular multimedia player that supports number of formats and features to play your digital content. It plays streaming audio and video over the Internet in real-time. You can also use it to download videos directly from YouTube.
Real Player 11, based on the open-source Helix player, has been finally released for Linux, and now users can enjoy the popular Windows Media and RealMedia formats in Linux. The user interface is based on GTK technology which means it will adopt your theme and blends itself accordingly to your desktop environment.
Ubuntu Customization Pack for Windows XP
Earlier this week, I wrote on 5 Windows 7 transformation packs, which was liked by many. And today, I have another cool customization pack. This one is for all the Ubuntu fans who want to have an Ubuntu-like interface in Windows XP.
Ubuntu Customization Pack is created by BlueTekk using different set of tools, which can transform your Windows XP look to Ubuntu with just a small setup.
Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 3 (Intrepid Ibex) Screenshots
The third alpha version Ubuntu 8.10 (codename Intrepid Ibex) has released yesterday, and is now available for download. The final version is scheduled to release this October.
Even the Alpha 3 doesn’t bring any major updates or modifications in Ubuntu 8.10. Alpha 2 came up with many software updates, but this one doesn’t. I just want to keep my readers up to date with the latest Ubuntu 8.10 development. Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 3 comes with a brand new development version of the Nautilus file manager (with tabs) and a new Linux kernel.
VLC Media Player 0.9.0 Pre-Release Includes Last.FM Support
VLC Media Player is a quite well-known player that haven’t released any major upgrade since 4 years. They have released a pre-release test version of VLC 0.9.0 which packs up 2 years of development.
One of the first things that you will notice in this version is the revamped interface (can be seen in the screenshot above) and another feature that has been added is the Last.FM support. Your Last.FM account will update as you play music through VLC.
