Now you can easily and effortlessly use Firefox and Keepass in perfect harmony. Keepass, one of the most trusted password management application available on Linux. Keepass is a powerful and feature packed password management utility. Up until now Firefox and Keepass integration has been a simply auto fill that Keepass performs, which in most cases reduces the brilliant application’s easy of use! read more… »
Keepass and Firefox Integration
10.04’s New Look Software Centre
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… »
Installing Your PIXMA MP250 Printer/Scanner on Ubuntu
The Canon PIXMA MP250 is a wonderful scanner and printer combination, a printer that is compact, elegant and produces high quality prints. Unfortunately printing and scanning is not natively supported by Ubuntu. Fortunately the drivers for printing and scanning are available in deb format. With a few installations and configurations, full functionality of the printer/scanner can be achieved in Ubuntu read more… »
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… »
Easily Install OpenOffice.org 3.2 On Your Ubuntu PC
OpenOffice.Org version 3.2 was recently released and includes some great updated features. Unfortunately this release of OpenOffice.Org has not yet made it into the official Ubuntu repositories. however it is still possible to upgrade to the latest version on OpenOffice.Org with a little extra trickery. Note: The OpenOffice.Org version included in Ubuntu differs slightly to that of the standard release, mainly in terms of theming and branding. The version that is documented in this post is the standard OpenOffice.org release. 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… »
Gnomenu – A Shiny Main Menu Alternitive
Gnomenu is a good looking and extensively customizable alternative to the standard Gnome menu available on the Ubuntu Operating system. The default Gnome menu is by all means extremely functional and easy to use, however it does lack a distinct aesthetic signature most commonly found on other operating system main menus. 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… »
How To Use Your Lexmark x1200 On Your Ubuntu Computer
The Lexmark x1200 is decently priced all in one printer, copier and scanner, however when it comes to use it with your Ubuntu PC it could prove to be a nightmare, as unfortunately Ubuntu’s kernel doesn’t quite support printing for this machine. While Xsane connects merrily and scans with no fuss or additional configuration, printing off this machine does require some elbow grease. 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… »
No More Open Office In Ubuntu Netbook Remix
OpenOffice.org will no longer ship as the default office applications for the Ubuntu Netbook Remix distribution, Open Office has been replaced by Abiword and Gnumeric. Documents now either be handled by Abiword or Google docs. read more… »
Create an Offline Dictionary with Gnome Dictionary
Gnome Dictionary, a useful office application included by default in the Ubuntu distribution, as an application for defining words by connecting to an online dictionary database. Creating an offline dictionary database is quite simple, which will be mighty useful for those who don’t enjoy always on internet. read more… »
