New Xorg Security Issue Can Bypass Login on Screen Locker, Ubuntu 11.10 Users Safe

A new X.org security issue have been found that can lead to unauthorized access to a system if someone has a physical access to it.

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Gnome Shell 'Ice Cream Sandwich' Theme by the Creator of Faenza Icon Set

Tiheum, who created the popular Faenza Icon Set for Linux has designed a beautiful new Gnome Shell Theme based on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich UI.

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Postal and Postal 2 For Linux Now Available on Desura

Updated Linux versions of Postal and Postal 2 has been released on Desura. Postal 2 (first person shooter) by Running With Scissors has been banned in many countries in past because of extreme graphic violence but enjoys quite a dedicated fan following.

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LightDM Brings Support For User Backgrounds in Precise [Video]

LightDM Unity Greeter can now read user desktop backgrounds in Precise. The effect was demoed last cycle in a mockup and since then many users have requested this feature.

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Ninjas and Brooms, Indie Game 'Dustforce' Coming Soon to Linux

Indie platformer Dustforce developed by Hitbox Team was recently released on Steam. The game was much awaited by Indie game fans since it was first previewed because of its unique visuals and gameplay style.

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[Unity Updates] Disable App Suggestions in Dash, New Switcher, Keyboard Shortcuts Overlay and More

Ubuntu 12.04 is receiving lots of new features making it more customizable and user friendly. The performance has also received tremendous boost and everything is really fast and more snappier.

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[Video] Ubuntu Software Center Adding Newly Installed Apps to Launcher by Default in 12.04

All applications installed via Ubuntu Software Center in Precise are being added to the Unity launcher as a new option 'New Applications in Launcher' is now turned on by default.

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Unity 5.0 Brings New Features in Ubuntu 12.04

Unity 5.0 has been made available in Official Ubuntu 12.04 repositories. The release brings performance improvements, bug fixes and many new features.

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Now a $15 Linux Computer?

Looks like everyone is trying to build a smaller and cheaper Linux computer. FXI is bringing Cotton Candy for about $200, production for $25 Linux computer Raspberry Pi has already started and now Rhombus Tech is aiming to deliver a low cost $15 (estimate) Linux PC Allwinner A10.

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Open Source 3D Printer 'MakerBot Replicator' Brings Your 3D Computer Models to Real World, Supports Linux

MakerBot Replicator is a 3D printing Machine that can bring 3D computer models to your living room. Brought by MakerBot Industries, Replicator was demonstrated at CES and is simply a thing of awe.

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