The ‘notes’ feature of the Ubuntu One web interface is to be removed. From February 28th Ubuntu One users will no longer be able to read, edit or create notes online via the Ubuntu One web interface. “We have looked at the improvements required and the resources needed to raise the overall quality of the notes web [...]
Today is day 1 of this cycle’s Ubuntu Developer Week. We will have three days of tutorial and hands-on sessions to learn more about Ubuntu Development and what’s going on behind the scenes. As the whole event is happening on IRC, it’s very easy to join in: either use an IRC client (there’s a web [...]
Google Earth 6.2 was released last week with improved imagery, Google+ integration and improvements to search. Sadly one thing wasn’t fixed: the infamous ‘font issue‘ in Linux. You can read more about what’s new by clicking here. Ugly Font Fix Google provide 32bit and 64bit .Deb installers for Ubuntu users. Whilst Google Earth 6.2 works well [...]
The second alpha of Ubuntu 12.04 has been made available for download. As Ubuntu 12.04 is a ‘Long Term Support’ release development is focused on creating a dependable stable experience. As such this latest Alpha features only a handful of modest user-visible changes to the desktop. New in Alpha 2 New Unity Configuration options have been added to the [...]
(Brought to you by the Ubuntu Development News team and first posted here.) Development Update It is the week of Ubuntu 12.04 Alpha 2 which is to be released in just a few hours. Everybody has been getting their good work into Ubuntu, so it is a great opportunity for everyone to go check it [...]
Imagine for a second that an official Ubuntu-branded laptop existed. What would it look it? Reader Nick Rutledge asked himself this question, then mocked-up his dream device for all to see. His ideal Ubuntu laptop would sport an ‘Ultrabook‘ style case, dual cameras for 3D chat and pictures, a wide edge-to-edge screen, and a solar-panel on the lid to [...]
