Nero 4.0 for Linux is Now Available
Nero is the most popular disc-burning application to burn CDs, DVDs and now also supporting Blu-ray discs. Today Nero released a new version of their app for Linux users called Nero Linux 4.
Nero Linux 4 brings disc burning, ripping, and copying solution to advanced and beginner Linux users.
Ubuntu Official App Center Coming Soon
At the recent Ubuntu Developer’s Summit, Ubuntu announced its planned to include an App Center officially in its OS which will allow users to easily manage applications using that.
Now known as, Software Store, will let you add, remove or update application packages from a simple graphical interface without messing up with commands.
Chrome hits Mac OS X and Linux
Google announced yesterday, about the availability of it’s web browser, Chrome, for Mac OS X and Linux. It is the first official developer release of Chrome and is just for testing purposes for now.
Chrome was initially released for Windows back in September last year, and at that time Google promised a Mac and Linux version later.
Watch TV on Mac, Windows and Linux
by Haris on January 23, 2009
in Freewares, Softwares, Tips and Tricks
How many of you geeks really sit on your couch, grab the remote and watch TV? Okay, when was the last time you watched TV? In my case, I haven’t seen TV since the last 2 months.
Internet has revolutionized the way things were, and now we can watch TV without getting in front of our computers. All you need is a fast Internet connection, and everything will be just a few clicks away!
Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Released
After six months under development, Ubuntu is back with the latest release Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex. It’s finally available for download today. This includes a number of bug fixes and improvements.
Ubuntu 8.10 features the latest GNOME 2.24 and a Linux Kernel 2.6.27, along with full 3G support and many open-source applications. It is available in both, Desktop Edition and Server Edition.
Upgrade WordPress to 2.6.3 Quickly
by ReallyVirtual on October 25, 2008
in Blogging, Linux, Tips and Tricks, WordPress
WordPress 2.6.3, which was released yesterday, is a patch release that fixes two security vulnerabilities involving Snoopy, a library that WordPress uses internally.
All WordPress users should upgrade to the latest WordPress version to avoid being a victim of this particular vulnerability. There are many obvious and less obvious ways to upgrade WordPress, a few possible ways, in decreasing order of required time, are:
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.
