Ubuntu Vibes

[UDS Updates] Evolution For Now, But Thunderbird Will be Default if Proper Desktop Integration Can be Done in Time

Saturday, May 14, 2011 | No comments |

In a UDS session today there was quite a debate regarding the default mail client for Ubuntu 11.10. Points were discussed regarding consistency, desktop integration, speed and performance and user interface.

11.10, Mail Clients, Oneiric Ocelot, Thunderbird, UDS, UDS-O

Beautiful Icon Set 'Awoken 2.0' Released, Now with a PPA for Natty

Saturday, May 14, 2011 | No comments |

Gorgeous icon set Awoken has reached version 2.0 and now have more than 12000 icons. Awoken icon set is one of the most comprehensive icon sets available for Gnome and it just looks stunning with Unity.

Awoken, Customize, Icons

New Game 'Family Farm' is Now Available in Ubuntu Software Center

Saturday, May 14, 2011 | No comments |

Farming and Simulation game, Family Farm is now available in Ubuntu Software Center under applications available for purchase section. Few days back, we reported that soon Family Farm will be released in Ubuntu Software Center. Well, it is here now and the game is priced at $14.99.

Family Farm, Games, RPG, RTS, Simulation, Ubuntu Software Center

Pitivi and Computer Janitor to be Removed, New Features Planned for Software Center in Oneiric

Saturday, May 14, 2011 | No comments |

There had been some really nice discussions on the last day of Ubuntu Developer Summit and some new changes are being introduced in Ubuntu 11.10.

11.10, Oneiric Ocelot, Ubuntu, UDS, UDS-O

Chrome is Taking Forever to Download Files? Use Steadyflow!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 | No comments |

One of the main problems I face while using Chromium is that most of the time downloads break half way and I have to start from beginning. Also, the pause/resume function is poorly supported as it simply fails where Firefox perfectly pauses/resumes downloads with ease.

Addons, Applications, Chrome, Chromium, Download Manager, Extensions, Steadyflow, Web Browsers

Exclusive Hands On Review : Steel Storm 'Burning Retribution' Released for Linux

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 | No comments |

Alexander Zubov from Kot-in-Action Creative Artel sent us the announcement news about availability of Steel Storm : Burning Retribution a.k.a Episode II on Steam, Desura, Ubuntu Software Center and Kot-in-Action e-Shoppe for the price of $9.99.

Burning Retribution, FPS, Games, MMO, Multiplayer, Online Games, Shooter, Steel Storm

[UDS Updates] Gnome 3 Stack to Land in Oneiric, Rekonq Remains as Default Browser for Kubuntu

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 | No comments |

In a session at Ubuntu Developer Summit at Budapest, it was confirmed that Ubuntu 11.10 will be based on Gnome 3 stack (though it has become quite obvious by now).