In my previous post on installing Firefox 3.5 on Ubuntu 9.04, I explained how to install Ubuntu's firefox-3.5 package. As myself and several commenters realized, this may not be the best solution. The package is branded Shiretoko instead of Firefox 3.5, including the user agent string which can cause compatibly problems with some websites.
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How to install OpenTyrian in Ubuntu Jaunty
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OpenTyrian is a project aimed at bringing the Tyrian game to other platforms. Since the source code was released and the official Tyrian data files made available in 2004, the game started to show up from Linux to iPhones. Here’s how to compile the source from scratch so you can get OpenTyrian running in Ubuntu Jaunty
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FreeTumble 1.0 released
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FreeTumble is a free 2D Puzzle game with hardware accelerated graphics from Seby and Suiland.
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Get Firefox 3.5.1 installed in Ubuntu using Ubuntuzilla
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After a week or so of a major release in the form of firefox 3.5, mozilla team has released the first update, Firefox 3.5.1. You can install this latest updated version of Firefox 3.5 using Ubuntuzilla.
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How-To: Install Latest Firefox in Ubuntu - Complete Guide
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This guide explains several methods on installing the latest Firefox in Ubuntu, including installing it from a PPA repository.
I. Install Firefox from the Firefox PPA repository
1. The CLI (command-line interface) way
This is probably the easiest method. Don't forget to read the Creating a new profile section below after installing Firefox.
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Group test: Linux netbooks
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Netbooks may be on the cheaper side of computing, but as we're all watching our pennies now, making the right choice is essential. We've brought together all the netbooks we could get hold of - most of which are bundled with Linux - for a comprehensive test. We're looking at:
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GNOME-Do Adds Docklets to App Launching Bar
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If you're using GNOME-Do and not using the up-to-date repository for the app launcher, you really should be. That's where you'll find goodies like the newest "Docklets," helpful widgets that respond to both clicks and text commands.
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Kontact
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I've been using Kontact for a few months now. The excitement of resizing the icons has worn off and now I'm back to feeling slightly underwhelmed by my ability to organize things digitally.
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Take Open Source Software For a Test Drive With Click2Try
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It's easy for people who are skeptical of open source software to come up with a dozen reasons -- some perfectly valid -- to not give it a chance. Click2Try is a great way to try open source software in a virtual environment without the hassle of downloads and installation.
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Can Linux manage updates more easily than Windows?
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Our continuing Linux-vs.-Windows series turns now to the absolute basics -- sooner or later you're going to install, update or upgrade something.
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Mandriva Releases Flash 2009 Spring
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Mandriva, Europe's leading Linux editor, today announced the launch of Mandriva Flash 2009 Spring which takes the highly popular family of Mandriva Flash yet another step further.
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Howto: Share mobile broadband in Ubuntu using only the GUI
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Like many people who aren't able to get DSL, I use mobile broadband. Typically, at least in Ireland and the UK, you are forced to purchase a modem with your contract.
Read more »WattOS – A Fast Energy-Saving Linux Based on Ubuntu
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WattOS Beta 3 is a lightweight Linux Distro geared towards running on less energy and for recycled or low power computers without compromising on features or performance that you’d expect from a full power system. Their motto “Light, Fast, Now” seeks to provide a low-energy full featured Linux distro.
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Ubuntu 8.04.3 LTS released
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The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Ubuntu 8.04.3 LTS, the third maintenance update to Ubuntu’s 8.04 LTS release. This release includes updated server, desktop, and alternate installation CDs for the i386 and amd64 architectures.
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Quod Libet - A Different GTK Music Player
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Quod Libet is a GTK music player written in Python with support for various audio formats, including Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MP3, WAV, MP4 and WMA. Quod Libet has a different interface and a slightly different approach compared to players like Rhythmbox or Banshee, for example.
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