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Small papercuts are being fixed in Ubuntu. But what about those nasty, big nuisances that make life hell for users?

Ubuntu is easily the most popular Linux distro of today, and one of the main reasons that has propelled it above other distros is that you can order a CD of Ubuntu from Canonical, completely for free. Yes, you read it right – an attractive looking Ubuntu CD at absolutely NO cost! If you [...]

The latest Ubuntu, and quite possibly the best till date, has been officially released by Canonical.  This release is available in three editions – desktop, server, and the newly introduced “netbook remix”. Jaunty ships with the latest open source tools available, boots much faster than previous versions, and brings you a thoroughly revamped notification system. [...]

Written by Keir Thomas, and claimed to be the world’s most widely read Ubuntu book, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference has a lot to offer for beginners and advanced users alike. The book,

focuses on core competencies and background knowledge needed to be an expert Ubuntu user;
is accessible and easy to understand, even for first [...]

By default, the Update Manager in Ubuntu only notifies you of available security and software updates and you’ve to start the downloads yourself. As these updates are released quite frequently (5-10 times every month), it can get quite irritating for you having to enter the password and then start the downloads every time. Automating updates [...]

We all keep talking about how Linux is more secure than Windows, how it provides the same desktop experience for no cost, how it can be run on very old machines, how Tux bombards XP’s green pasture blah blah blah…but if people are to use Linux, they should also get the same “tiny tweaks” [...]

We all keep talking about how the big browsers out there are constantly developing their Acid3* test scores with every upgrade, but little notice is taken of the lesser known browsers. Putting all that aside, Linux-only Epiphany is out to make an impression – the WebKit powered variant of the 2.24.1 version scored a near [...]

We all Linux users have to agree that there isn’t a proper substitute to the fully loaded download managers (read FDM, DAP) available for Windows. I happen to be a dual user, using Ubuntu within Windows through Wubi. With my broadband plan now upgraded, I can download anything from 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM everyday [...]

Mozilla Prism is a relatively new tool that allows you to run websites as independent “WebApps” from your desktop.
Mercy, not another bring-the-internet-to-your-desktop thing!
If this is what you’re thinking after reading my Adobe AIR post yesterday, please be patient. Mozilla Prism, formerly called WebRunner, adopts a different path from AIR in desktop-tizing your online life. It’s [...]

Canonical has made my birthday for the second year running (today’s my 18th birthday, by the way). Last year I had received the wonderful Feisty Fawn (Ubuntu 7.04) CD s via their ShipIt! service on my 17th b’day, and today I received my Hardy Heron CD! I have read a lot about Hardy since it’s [...]