Mark Shuttleworth released an initial/beta version of Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix today. The Business Desktop Remix is currently based on Ubuntu 11.10. The first stable version will be available in April 2012, along with 12.04 LTS release. There are are some applications in this release which are covered by EULA and any user wanting to use […]
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HUD or Heads UP Display is an intelligent search bar in Ubuntu, unveiled by Mark Shuttleworth today, which promises to search anything under the sun! Well, sort of!! Actually, HUD is the new search bar which will enhance finding of menu and submenu items . It will replace the existing global menu and integrate into the
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Some users are terrified of the terminal and some simply do not want to type on the keyboard to launch an application. However, if your laptop has a hybrid graphics card and you want to make use of it by installing bumblebee, you would need to get your hands dirty! Firefox launcher with optirun mode
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The latest release of Ubuntu, 11.10, includes a very simple yet powerful backup tool, Deja Dup, to backup your important stuff like Documents, Pictures , Music and Videos. It is a good practice to back up your daily work to avoid any mishaps. Although there is a 0.01% chance of virus infection on Ubuntu but
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I have been a Linux enthusiast for the last 5 years and have suggested a lot of users to switch to Ubuntu or Linux Mint. However, very few users have actually moved. Most of them have cited concerns of familiarity. Even developers who use linux in the day jobs prefer using windows as the main
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“Linux users were continually reaching out to us offering their support andencouragement as we developed the Linux client. I believe we have created a robust tool to help promote and grow gaming on Linux.” “After an extensive 2 month beta, we are proud to unlock Desura for all Linux users and shift our attention towards adding to
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After having used Gnome Shell for about two weeks, I had got accustomed to the Activities button and the hot corner associated with it. If you do not know what a hot corner is, here is the layman’s definition: Any corner of the screen which triggers an onscreen response when a mouse is moved over to that
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I know, by now, any of you who might be reading this post have scanned every blog which tells you how to install Gnome Shell (GNOME 3) in Ubuntu 11.04. Nevertheless, I will go through this procedure again, as I have successfully been able to install Gnome Shell along with the network manager icons .
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Lets get some updates on the upcoming Ubuntu 11.10 release, aka Oneiric Ocelot. With Alpha 2 release less than two weeks away and feature freeze about a month and a half, Oneiric Ocelot developers are busy making the necessary changes before testing starts on full swing. So what changes are expected in alpha 2? 1.
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Now that GNOME 3 with GNOME Shell has been released, and Ubuntu 11.04 with Unity release just around the corner, GNOME 3 vs Unity is going to be a hot topic for discussion. So, let me start the ball rolling by doing a quick comparison between the two shells. What are GNOME Shell & Unity?
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