[How To] Make Chrome Use Native Notifications in Linux

by , posted May 16, 2012
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If you use any web-apps or websites in Chrome that provide notification pop-ups on your desktop then you’ll know how out of place they look in Ubuntu.

But all it takes to enable native notifications is one extension. Read on for more.

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Ubuntu 12.10 Renaming ‘Update Manager’ to ‘Software Updater’

by , posted May 15, 2012
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For Ubuntu 12.10 the ‘Update Manager’ tool has been retitled to ‘Software Updater’ – a subtle retitling that affirms the applications role and purpose on the desktop.

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Wil Wheaton: ‘Yo Hollywood, Let Me Download Ubuntu’

by , posted May 15, 2012
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Having boldly gone where no-one had gone before, it was no surprise to learn that actor Wil Wheaton is concerned about the erosion of ‘Net Neutrality’ – the principle that all web traffic, users and access should be treated the same.

Illustrating this point in a post on his blog this weekend, the famed Star Trek actor rallied against the perception pushed by the Entertainment industries that ‘torrent traffic = piracy’.

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Spotify For Linux Adds Tumblr Sharing, Playlist Radio Streams

by , posted May 14, 2012
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A minor update to the Spotify Preview for Linux client is available to download.

A handful of new features are present in the release, which was originally intended to appear at the same time as the Windows and Mac builds. Sadly, a last-minute build error pushed this back a few days – but kudos for the intention, right?

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Skype Release Minor Bugfix Update for Linux Client

by , posted May 14, 2012
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It lives! Skype have issued a small bugfix update to the static package of their Linux client.

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Ubuntu Forums Get Updated Look

by , posted May 14, 2012
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After six long years (i’m making that up, but it does feel like a horrendously long time) the Ubuntu Forums has added a new theme that matches the revamped Ubuntu branding introduced around the time of Ubuntu 10.04.

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How Well Did Your Ubuntu 12.04 Upgrade Go? [Poll]

by , posted May 12, 2012
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You’ve had several weeks to settle in to your Ubuntu installs so it’s time to ask those of you who performed a direct upgrade (either from Ubuntu 11.10 or Ubuntu 10.04): ‘How will did it go?’

My own experience of an LTS-to-LTS upgrade went incredibly well, but one users’ take on it does not a picture paint. I want to know how well your upgrades went.

Jump on the ‘Read More’ link to register your vote.

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UDS-Q Summary: Bye-Bye Unity 2D, Hello GNOME-Shell Spin

by , posted May 12, 2012
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Annnnnnd the Ubuntu Developer Summit is over for another 6 months.

Five days, 40 hours, lots of beer, frivolity and discussion have lead to a set of potential plans for the Ubuntu 12.10 release.

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Wikipedia Unity Lens Adds Snippets, Thumbnails in Latest Update

by , posted May 11, 2012
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The Wikipedia lens for Ubuntu’s Unity dash we wrote about several days back has been updated.

Visually the Lens now looks neater, sporting article snippets and thumbnails (where applicable) thanks to use of the ‘card view’ layout available to developers.

Want it? Read on for the details.

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Linux, Ubuntu Discussed on Greek TV [Video]

by , posted May 11, 2012

Ubuntu and free-software was the topic of discussion on Greek TV channel ‘Sunny’ earlier this morning.

Nick Kakouros from Greek technology site osarena.net appeared to talk about open-source software, Linux, Ubuntu and the ‘global scale’ of free software within the context of the economy, government, etc.

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Skype for Linux ‘Not Dead’

by , posted May 11, 2012
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After Microsoft’s aquisition of Skype – the worlds most popular VoIP application – many users had assumed that it marked the beginning of the end for the clients’ life on Linux.

But, in an attempt to assuage fears, Skype have given a short statement on their position…

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Solve Six Common Gripes With Ubuntu 12.04

by , posted May 11, 2012
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Ubuntu 12.04 offers a pretty fantastic experience right out of the box but that doesn’t mean it will be 100% perfect for everyone.

In fact there are a few things about it that bug people.

Below we’ve listed solutions to six common questions we’ve seen routinely asked in the comment section here on OMG!

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Ubuntu 12.10 Daily Images Go Live

by , posted May 10, 2012

Just when you thought the roller-coaster had stopped the daily builds of Ubuntu 12.10 (Pre-alpha) go live.

If you’re thinking of downloading and installing Qunatal do be aware that there’s very little to see in terms of changes yet – much of the detail is still being hammered out at this weeks Ubuntu Developer Summit.

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EA Delivers Talk at Ubuntu Developer Summit

by , posted May 9, 2012
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Richard Hilleman of Electronic Arts delivered a short address to the attendees of the Ubuntu Developer Summit this evening, a day after the company released its first two games on the Ubuntu platform.

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DayFolder Organizes Your Cluttered Ubuntu Desktop For You

by , posted May 9, 2012
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How often does your desktop get covered in all manner of – to be blunt – crap?

Icons, images, links, launcher, folders, stuff you don’t even recall ever download… It all gets dumped on the desktop. And a cluttered desktop hampers workflow and distracts.

Enter DayFolder – a small utility that can organize your desktop for you.

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