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Facebook will open source Pop animation engine that powers Paper app

In today's open source roundup: Facebook will open source Pop animation engine. Plus: Firefox 29 released, and DistroWatch reviews Ubuntu 14.04.

GNOME Books could be great for Linux ebook junkies

An open source ebook reading app called GNOME Books is in the works. But will it be rejected for using Google Books for ebook purchases?

Microsoft will continue to sell Nokia Android phones

Microsoft has indicated that it will continue to sell Nokia's Android phones...for now. But how long until the company dumps them for Windows phone?

Xubuntu 14.04 LTS Review

Xubuntu 14.04 LTS adds polish, improved usability and convenience in this release. Light Locker, MenuLibre and Mugshot are some of the new features.

Should Microsoft open source Windows XP?

In today's open source roundup: Should Windows XP be made open source by Microsoft? Plus: China might replace Windows XP with Linux, and a review of Samsung's Galaxy S5.

Scientists create open source plant seeds to battle corporate shop of horrors

In today's open source roundup: Plant seeds to open source for farmers, gardeners and plant breeders. Plus: The Linux Foundation launches the Core Infrastructure Initiative, and why Linux is a great replacement for Windows XP.

The Linux Foundation launches Core Infrastructure Initiative

The Linux Foundation has launched the Core Infrastructure Initiative with a slew of prominent corporate supporters including Amazon, Cisco and others.

Yes, you should replace Windows XP with Linux

InfoWorld thinks it's a bad idea to replace Windows XP with Linux. They're wrong, of course, and I'll tell you why in this column.

Steam Gauge exposes the secret data behind the games

In today's open source roundup: Ars Technica's Steam Gauge reveals game popularity and play time. Plus: A review of Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS, and how to customize Ubuntu GNOME 14.04.

Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS review

  • Desktop Linux Reviews; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Apr 22, 2014 12:37 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 may be the best version yet. GNOME 3.10 adds desktop polish to this release, and GNOME Classic offers users a choice of interfaces.

Show your username on the panel in Ubuntu 14.04

  • ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Apr 21, 2014 11:40 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Ubuntu
Enable user name display on panel on your Ubuntu 14.04 system.

Is it time for Adobe products to come to Linux?

Adobe has many popular software applications. Is it time for the company to release them all for Linux?

Does OpenSSL need a Linus Torvalds?

In today's open source roundup: OpenSSL may suffer from the lack of a visionary like Linus Torvalds. Plus: The media's exploitive coverage of the Heartbleed bug, and Chromebooks could destroy Windows.

The Heartbleed drama queens

The media's coverage of Heartbleed has gone way over the top and has regressed into mindless bashing of open source software.

Enable one-click minimize feature in Ubuntu 14.04

Here's how you can enable the one-click to minimize feature in Ubuntu 14.04.

Use LightDM lock screen instead of Unity in Ubuntu 14.04

How to switch back to the old lock screen in Ubuntu 14.04.

Install tweak tools in Ubuntu 14.04

  • ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Apr 19, 2014 10:58 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Ubuntu
Add GNOME Tweak Tool and Unity Tweak Tool to your Ubuntu 14.04 system.

Add applications to panel, desktops or favorites in Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon

  • ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Apr 19, 2014 3:41 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Mint
How to add programs to the panel, desktop or favorites in Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon.

Disable online searches from Ubuntu 14.04 Dash

Here's how you can use a script to disable online searches in the Ubuntu 14.04 Dash.

GNOME 3: It’s time to let go of the past

GNOME 3 has gotten lots of criticism from some users, but it's time to accept it for what it is and let go of the past.

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