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 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.
Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 2 (Intrepid Ibex) Screenshots
The second 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.
Alpha 2 does not bring any major changes as compared to Alpha 1, but comes with the brand new Xorg 7.4, a new Linux kernel, GNOME 2.23.4 and some other software updates. A brand new completely redesigned theme was also introduced in the previous alpha.
Sylpheed – A Multiplatform Email Client
Sylpheed is a fast, light weight and a user-friendly email and news client. It will run on just about any Linux or UNIX compliant system – Linux, BSD, and Mac OS X. And works on Windows as well. The interface is 3-paned display, similar to popular email clients like Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird etc. The interface is also designed to emulate the mailers on Emacsen, and almost all commands are accessible with the keyboard.
aTunes: Audio Manager & Organizer
If you’ve been looking for an audio utility that works on multiplatforms, like Windows, Linux etc. then aTunes should be the right choice for you. aTunes is a full-featured audio player, manager and music organizer. It is developed in Java programming language so that it can work on different platforms (Operating Systems) like Windows, Linux, Unix-like systems etc.
Tweak Your Ubuntu With Ubuntu Tweak
by Haris on June 19, 2008
in Linux, Softwares, Tips and Tricks, Tools
Ubuntu Tweak is a freeware that allows you to easily tweak your Ubuntu by letting you configure hidden settings and you can customize your desktop environment like showing or hiding Computer, Home, Trash or Networks icons, change power or secuity settings on the fly or change the splash screen. You can also use it to quickly adjust settings for GNOME Panel and some more advanced security settings.
