How to set up Talking Clock in Ubuntu 13.04
How about having a talking clock in your computer that reminds you the time via voice message. Lets see how to set up talking clock in Ubuntu 13.04
How to Manage Privacy Settings in Ubuntu 13.04
Did you know that most of the Operating System comes with 'Record usage activity' option which records your each every activity on the system and deliver results based on that. And at the same time if any kind of error found with in the applications or OS, it immediately send reports with user permission to the development team so that they can find the fix for it.
How to View the Details of Active Network Connections in Ubuntu 13.04
Are you looking for details like Speed, Hardware address, Security, DNS address etc. of an active network connection in Ubuntu 13.04. Go ahead here is the steps.
How to upgrade Ubuntu 12.10 desktop to Ubuntu 13.04
Ubuntu announced the new desktop version that is 'Ubuntu 13.04' code named "Raring Ringtail" is coming soon. Beta version of the Operating system is available on Ubuntu Website. If your system need an upgrade follow the instructions on how to upgrade Ubuntu 12.10 desktop to Ubuntu 13.04.
LibreOffice 4 - Stable & Powerful Office Suite
LibreOffice document foundation introduced the stable version of LibreOffice suite that is 'LibreOffice 4' which is considered as the major milestone of LibreOffice project. The new office suite comes with a bunch of features, important changes & improvement.
Ubuntu officially announced Mobile OS for Smartphones, first device launch on 2014
Finally Ubuntu has entered in to the Mobile OS War. First there was windows, then came the Symbian, later Blackberry OS, Then Apple came with iOS, after that Android then came the Mozilla OS now its Ubuntu for Mobile. Ubuntu is planning to launch the first device on 2014.
Top 8 CAD Applications for Linux
Major Computer aided design software manufactures tend to produce CAD software suitable for only Windows & Mac operating systems without giving much thought to graphic designers that make use of Linux operating systems which lead us to compile some alternative CAD tools than can be used on Linux without any hitches. The list analysis below
How to fix desktop login sound in Ubuntu 12.04
We where using Ubuntu for more than 4 years and keep on upgrading the operating system when ever an update comes and now it reached Ubuntu 12.04. In these times we have setup a start up sound in our Ubuntu OS that is a sound of a racing car starts which was very interesting for us when our desktop and laptops startup.
How to enable and disable wireless card in Ubuntu 12.04
We all know that Ubuntu is the most popular free and open source Linux based operating system. And the latest version that is available is the Ubuntu 12.04. Not only that the interface of the operating system has changes a lot. And more people start using it and some new comers find it little difficult to use or to locate some settings in the Ubuntu 12.04. So in this session we will be discussing on how to enable and disable wireless card in Ubuntu 12.04.Trisquel announced the release of "5.5 STS Brigantia"
Trisquel 5.5 STS "Brigantia" is finally here! This release took the teams biggest effort in this eight years but it was well worth it, as even if their are lot of changes in core components but the team achieved many improvements while preparing the system for the forthcoming long term support release. As a sort of compensation and due to the importance of next release, Trisquel will start hacking on it sooner than usual, in about a month.
How to get iPhone Like Icons For Ubuntu
Tithem has release a new pack of Faenza Icons for Ubuntu. Faenza is a gorgeous icon theme which adds more jazz to your Ubuntu. How To Add Faenza Theme To Ubuntu 11.10 Faenza has its own PPA so you can avoide the harder way of installing it under Ubuntu.
GNUzilla and IceCat
GNUzilla is the GNU version of the Mozilla suite, and GNU IceCat is the GNU version of the Firefox browser. Its main advantage is an ethical one: it is entirely free software. While the Firefox source code from the Mozilla project is free software, they distribute and recommend non-free software as plug-ins and addons.
Canonical to end official Kubuntu support with 12.04
Jonathan Riddell, the lead developer of the Kubuntu project, announced that his work on the KDE-based Ubuntu variant will no longer be funded by Canonical after the upcoming 12.04 release. Kubuntu will be developed entirely by volunteers, much like other community-maintained variants of Ubuntu.
How to install Gnome Pie in Ubuntu 11.10
Gnome-Pie is a circular shaped application launcher that uses keyboard hot keys for displaying menus, to launch applications ,open folders and even brings up the Main Menu if you need it. It is made of several pies, each consisting of multiple slices. The user presses a key stroke which opens the desired pie. By activating one of its slices, applications may be launched, key presses may be simulated or files can be opened. It is inspired by an addon written for the game World of Warcraft.
Ubuntu Webbook from Vodafone
Vodacom & Canonical have joined forces to launch the Vodafone Webbook. Webbook will be available initially from South Africa with other markets to follow. Vodafone have been providing the latest netbook solutions overlast three years & this is the first using the Ubuntu.
Ubuntu 12.04 replaced traditional menus with new head-up display
Ubuntu the open source software from Canonical replaced the traditional menu system with a head-up display (HUD), enabling users to type or speak commands in its upcoming April 2012 long term support (LTS) release of the popular Linux distribution. Rather than using the traditional drop down menu, the Ubuntu HUD uses a transparent text box in which you can type or speak what you want to do to perform actions or tasks.Ubuntu TV - tv for human beings
Ubuntu TV is an open-source project that enjoys the commercial support of Canonical and a vision of how TV will work in the future. With no cables, no boxes and no hassles, the goal is to uncomplicate television for the average viewer while delivering all the services and options that are becoming used to.
Linux 3.2 kernel released !!!
Linux 3.2 has finally been released. It’s a whopper of a release with optimizations and tweaks in nearly every facet of the OS; here is the rundown of what’s new inside and why you want to upgrade to it.
Linux - first OS to support USB 3.0
Linux developer at Intel's Open Source Technology Center Sarah Sharp recently working on the USB subsystem for Linux , announced in her blogging site that support of USB 3.0 will be integrated soon into Linux kernel. So this will put Linux in the first position in the list of operating system to support the standard.
Plasma Active
Plasma Active is intended for all types of tablets, smartphones and touch computing devices such as settop boxes, smart TVs, home automation or in-vehicle infotainment. Plasma Active is a joint project by the KDE community, basysKom and open-slx.
