Along with many many other changes and improvements due in the upcoming 10.04 release of Ubuntu, the software centre will also receive a substantial make over. The software centre which made it’s first appearance in Karmic Koala was heralded as an extremely user friendly application which contributed to dispelling the rumour that software installation on Linux is hard. read more… »
10.04’s New Look Software Centre
Rhythmbox Interface Proposal
Rhythmbox, the well respected default music player included in Gnome, is a great audio player that includes many handy features. A talented DeviantArt member, fibermarupok, has posted his re imagined proposal for a Rhythmbox interface upgrade. It is interesting to see how the artist as kept with the proposed light theme for Ubuntu 10.04 and how this mockup also suggests an interface that is similar in look and function to that of the Nautilus revamp suggestions in yesterdays post. read more… »
Nautilus Make Over
Nautilus, the default file manager for the Ubuntu Gnome desktop, it is undoubtedly a simple looking yet powerful file manager. The nautilus interface however is lagging behind the brilliant progress that Linux interfaces are making. Ian “ Izo” Cylkowski has taken the initiative to re imagine an updated Nautilus interface. The result is an even more powerful yet highly user friendly file manager that just looks great! read more… »
Ubuntu Identity Overhaul
A new logo, a new identity. The upcoming release of Ubuntu 10.04 and Ubuntu is set to receive a major identity upgrade, from it’s logo through to its design. “We’re drawn to Light because it denotes both warmth and clarity, and intrigued by the idea that “light” is a good value in software. Good software is “light” in the sense that it uses your resources efficiently, runs quickly, and can easily be reshaped as needed.” explains Mark Shuttle worth who along with a small team of designers who are behind the recent Ubuntu re branding. read more… »
Ubuntu Interface Tweaks
Linux and specifically Ubuntu is almost infinitely customizable, true to it’s GPL nature, it gives you full freedom to truly make your operating system yours. The graphic interface tools available on Ubuntu provide quite a fine grained ability to customize almost every facet of your graphical interface. However there are a few extra tweaks that can only be done by digging into the systems setting. read more… »
Easily Customize Your GDM Login Screen
Ubuntu has always been an easily customizable desktop operating system, from complete icon themes to window decorations. Unfortunately with the release of the latest version of Ubuntu Karmix Koala, the GDM (login screen) customization section was removed as the boot up process was changed significantly. Thanks to a new application called gdm2setup, effortless customization ability is now once again possible. read more… »
Ubuntu Feature Suggestion Brainstorm
The Ubuntu community is always buzzing with creative energy, which is what makes all open source projects so innovative, a buzzing participating user base. We take a look at the most popular recent brainstorm suggestions that have surfaced in the Ubuntu community. read more… »
Ubuntu Lucid’s MeMenu
Ubuntu is set to become a socially conscience operating system with the release of Lucid Lynx, which will include a MeMenu. The MeMenu is a menu that will provide a central control panel for a users online social life, it will enable a user to perform various tasks on their online social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook and more. read more… »
Get Gnome 3 on your Desktop Now
Gnome 3, is a complete Linux user interface evolution. Gnome 3 is a completely revamped user interface, a major change from the current Gnome shell which includes panels. The next generation of the Gnome desktop has done away with panels and introduced an activities menu which in essence is an intelligent user menu that houses the application menu’s, recent documents and system settings, further more it has integrated the multi desktop view that most Compiz users are accustomed to. read more… »
