Ubuntu Vibes

Get Native Chromium Notifications with Chromify-OSD on Ubuntu

Thursday, February 17, 2011 | No comments |

Chromify-OSD is a new notification extension for Chrome/Chromium that allows users to receive notifications from Chromium extensions and web apps through Ubuntu's native notification system.

Chrome, Chromify-OSD, Chromium, Extensions, Web Browsers

OpenShot 1.3.0 Released - Bucketloads of New Features

Monday, February 14, 2011 | No comments |

A new version for OpenShot, one of the most popular video editors for Linux has been released. The new version brings plenty of new features, better integration with Gnome, new themes, Youtube upload feature and many many more updates.

Applications, Openshot, Video Editors

First Update (RC) After LibreOffice 3.3 Brings New Shiny Icons

Monday, February 14, 2011 | No comments |

It has barely been three weeks and The Document Foundation has almost come up with first update to LibreOffice 3.3. The update is not final and is a Release Candidate meant for testing.

Applications, LibreOffice, Releases

Web TV Player 'FreeTuxTV' Updated - Gets New Icon, Indicator and Proxy Support

Sunday, February 13, 2011 | No comments |

FreeTuxTV web TV player version 0.5.2 has been released that brings a new icon, splash screen and panel indicator.

Applications, FreetuxTV, TV Player, Video Players

Firefox 4 Removes Url Info from Address Bar and Moves It to the Bottom

Friday, February 11, 2011 | No comments |

Link info, that has been showing in the address bar of Firefox 4 for quite some time now, has been moved down at the bottom just above the add-on bar. Any url info is now shown in the status bar that was added few days back.

Applications, Firefox, Firefox 4, Web Browsers

Ubuntu 11.04 Release Schedule Updated

Friday, February 11, 2011 | No comments |

Ubuntu 11.04 release schedule has been changed and now there will be no more a release candidate on April 21. Instead of that a new beta 2 will be released on April 14.

11.04, Natty Narwhal, Releases

TextRoom Full Screen Text Editor Brings Google Docs Support

Thursday, February 10, 2011 | No comments |

TextRoom is a full screen rich text editor for Linux that provides a distraction and clutter free interface for writing. There are no toolbars, icons or buttons and all the options can be easily accessed using keyboard shortcuts.

Applications, TextRoom

Native Youtube Client 'Minitube' Adds Channel Search Feature

Tuesday, February 08, 2011 | No comments |

Minitube is a native Youtube client for Linux that can play and download Youtube videos without any use of Flash.

Applications, Minitube, Video Players, Videos, Youtube Downloader

Foobnix is a Lightweight Music Player and Downloader for Ubuntu

Tuesday, February 08, 2011 | No comments |

Foobnix is a lightweight music player for Linux where you can browse and play your music using a tree like structure and tabs for different folders and playlists.

Applications, Foobnix, Music Players

Ubuntu 11.04 'Natty Narwhal' Alpha 2 Released - Overview and Screenshots

Friday, February 04, 2011 | No comments |

Ubuntu 11.04 'Natty Narwhal' has been released. With Ubuntu 11.04 the new Unity interface has become default for Desktop version as well.

11.04, Natty Narwhal, Releases, Ubuntu