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.
Ubuntu 9.10 will be called Karmic Koala
Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of the largest open-source operating system, Linux, announced a couple of days ago about Ubuntu 9.10 (named as Karmic Koala) and the number of changes Ubuntu 9.10 will bring with it.
Some features that are expected in Karmic Koala are the cloud capabilities to Ubuntu’s server edition, along with startup performance boost on the desktop and work on the netbook version of Ubuntu.
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.
Pre-Order Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex CDs Now!
Ubuntu 8.10, the most popular Linux distro, is just around the corner and all the Ubuntu fans are excited about it. It will include many new features like a brand new theme, new Linux kernel and Firefox 3 just to name a few.
It is officially going to release on October 30, 2008, but you can start ordering your free CDs now with Ubuntu’s ShipIt service.
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.
