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Canonical is taking a bold stand and is asking a very direct question: Is the launch of Windows 10 a good enough motive to move to Ubuntu?
Kubuntu 15.10 Beta 1 Lands with the KDE Plasma 5.4 Beta
Kubuntu 15.10 Beta 1 (Wily Werewolf), a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and the KDE desktop environment, is now out and ready for testing.
Unity 8 Shows Off Task Switcher and Multiple Desktops
We've recently written how Canonical is making Unity 8 act and looks like a proper Linux desktop, and developers have been quick to show us the progress.
Ubuntu Touch Users Can Technically Dial a Number from Terminal
Ubuntu Touch is actually a Linux distribution and it's easy to forget that sometimes. This means that most of the stuff you can do in the OS can be done from the terminal, including dialing a number, for example.
LibreOffice 5.0.1 to Feature Improved Rendering When Scrolling
The Document Foundation has just released the second Release Candidate for the LibreOffice 5.0.1 branch and the developers have fixed quite a few issues that have been spotted by the community.
1 in 4 Games on Steam Now Has Linux Support
The Steam for Linux platform is expanding, and it's now home to more than 1,400 games and applications. The number of new titles, ported or released natively, has been increasing in the past year or so, and there is no sign that it's slowing down.
Old and Famous TuxRacer Game Arrives on Ubuntu Touch
The Ubuntu Touch platform needs a lot of apps to attract more users, but it also needs games. There aren't a lot of complex, 3D titles available, and now TuxRacer is one of them.
Astro Pi Is the Name of the Raspberry Pi 2 That's Going to Space
A Raspberry Pi 2 is going to space, but for that it need to undergo some serious testing. It's going to use the most awesome case you've ever seen, and it's all happening very soon.
SteamOS Brewmaster 2.30 Brings a New Linux Kernel and Autorepair Service
Valve is working on SteamOS version based on Debian 8, and it's making good progress with it. The operating system is still considered a Beta, and it's not ready for prime time, especially since developers are still making important upgrades.
Deprecated Wubi Tool "Mysteriously" Survives on Ubuntu Images Until Today
Wubi was a tool made by Canonical that acted as an Ubuntu installed for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, allowing users to install Ubuntu alongside those OSes. It's been deprecated for two years, but it somehow "mysteriously" survived on the installation media until now.
Ubuntu Touch to Get a LibreOffice Doc Viewer Soon
LibreOffice 5.0 was released a week ago, and one of the things mentioned in the announcement was the fact that it's a cornerstone of the mobile clients for Ubuntu Touch and Android. A developer wanted to clarify what that actually meant.
Everspace Is a Gorgeous Space Shooter Built on UE4, Linux Version Planned
The space shooters are making a comeback, but the Linux platform doesn't seem to be of interest yet. The developers from ROCKFISH Games are now trying to release Everspace, a new single-player space shooter built on the Unreal Engine 4, and a Linux version is planned.
Wine 1.7.50 Brings Experimental DirectX 11 Support
Wine developers have just announced that a new version of the application has been released and is now available for download. This is the version that shows signs of DirectX 11 support, so it's going to be an interesting one.
Ubuntu Gets Firefox Update to Correct Default Search Engine Switching to Yahoo
Canonical has just upgraded the Firefox packages in Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS operating systems after a regression has been identified. From the looks of it, the default search engine was set to Yahoo.
Ubuntu 16.04 Stupendously Hot Charmander Concept Looks Amazing
Linux users don't really get to see a lot of concepts for desktops, but from time to time we get to experience some pretty interesting designs. The same can be said about the Ubuntu 16.04 Stupendously Hot Charmander concept, which looks superb.
WifiTransfer App for Ubuntu Touch Upgraded, Lets Users Send Files to OS
One of coolest apps that you can find in the Ubuntu store for phones is called WifiTransfer and was recently updated by its developer, bringing some new features.
The Linux Foundation Announces Winners of Linux Training Scholarship Program
The Linux Foundation announced the recipients of its annual Linux Training Scholarship Program, which allows a number of people from around the world to get access to free training.
GOG Now Has Nice and Friendly Linux Installer
The GOG distribution platform started to release Linux games less than a year ago, but it's made great progress in the meantime. Now, the developers are working on a new installation for Linux games that should be much easier to use.
Official 5MP Camera Module Connects to All Available Raspberry Pi Models
Not too many people know that the Raspberry Pi 2 mini PC has a very good and powerful camera module that can be used to take high-definition video.
Google Announces Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Google finally revealed the name of the Android M and it's Marshmallow. The fans of the M&M candy will be disappointed by the choice, but now the final Developer Preview update is out and ready for testing.
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