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Wubi Removed From Ubuntu 13.04

Posted on: May 21st, 2013 by No Comments

Ubuntu 12.10 Wubi Installation Screenshot

It looks like grandma will now need to install Ubuntu the hard way. The Windows-based installer for Ubuntu known as Wubi unfortunately did not see a new version released for 13.04. But there is still…

Unity Desktop Smart Scopes Delayed Temporarily

Posted on: May 1st, 2013 by No Comments

Ubuntu 13.04 Default Desktop Screenshot

The Ubuntu Team originally approved some final modifications for the 13.04 release. After getting us all excited about the massive number of new Smart Scopes, the original approval was then retracted. Either way, I felt…

Ubuntu 13.04 Minor Unity Desktop Changes

Posted on: April 26th, 2013 by No Comments

Ubuntu 13.04 Default Desktop Screenshot

Ubuntu 13.04 was released yesterday, but is 13.04 a hit, or miss? This release brings some major underlying changes to Ubuntu, though Unity is still nearly the same. Here are some of the new features…

Ubuntu 13.04 Delivers Stylish Shutdown Dialogs

Posted on: April 26th, 2013 by No Comments

Ubuntu 13.04 Unity Desktop Screenshot

Ubuntu 13.04 users will see some tweaks made to the different shutdown, restart, and logout dialogs. The new dialog boxes will use the same look as the Unity desktop dash, and other Unity user-interface components….

Ubuntu Gnome Obtains Official Status Recongnition

Posted on: April 17th, 2013 by No Comments

Ubuntu Gnome Screenshot

Ubuntu users that prefer the Gnome Shell are in for a treat. Ubuntu Gnome has joined the ranks as an official Ubuntu edition. The first official Ubuntu Gnome release will be coming along with the…

Install Gnome 3.8 on Ubuntu 12.10 or 13.04

Posted on: April 12th, 2013 by 9 Comments

Gnome 3.8 Desktop Screenshot

Ubuntu 13.04 users can expect to find Gnome 3.6 as the default desktop, and not the newer 3.8. But rumour suggests that users can still get their hands on Gnome 3.8 if they desire. After…

KDE Plasma Desktop 4.10 Latest Features

Posted on: March 28th, 2013 by No Comments

KDE 4.10 Plasma Desktop Screenshot

KDE is already the most feature filled desktop available for Linux today, but now KDE has just gotten even better. The KDE 4.10 release marks the first major stride in the KDE desktop's conversion to…

KDE Plasma 4.10 Ubuntu 12.10 Installation Instructions

Posted on: March 25th, 2013 by 2 Comments

KDE 4.10 Plasma Desktop Screenshot

Surely many Ubuntu users will want to experiment with the recently released KDE 4.10 desktop. KDE 4.10 can be installed on Ubuntu 12.10, 12.04 and even Linux Mint with the instructions we have provided. Follow…

Digikam 3.0 Receives Highly Desired Features

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by No Comments

Digikam 3.0 Photo Manager Screenshot

Digikam recently released a new version of their popular photo management software. 3.0 delivers exciting new features and plug-ins for users to try. Unfortunately 3.1 has also just been released, though the changes are not…

LibreOffice 4.0 Delivers Numerous Upgrades

Posted on: March 12th, 2013 by 1 Comment

LibreOffice 4.0 Screenshot

LibreOffice 4.0 is available to download with user interface enhancements, and a multitude of fun features. Here I will review many of the new features for all the LibreOffice lovers out there. This release delivers…