Ubuntu 11.10 is out: A quick look at what’s new

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Ubuntu 11.10 a.k.a Oneiric Ocelot has just been released. This highly anticipated release brings the latest open source applications along with some great improvements to the Unity interface. In case you’ve been dying to find out what’s so great about the Ocelot, read on as we give you a quick overview of everything that’s new [...]

10 ways in which Ubuntu can improve Unity

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With Natty Narwhal, Ubuntu underwent a major transformation. Gone was the plain and simple GNOME UI, and in came the shell interface with shiny new features. Though Canonical had high hopes from this release, the response Natty received was hugely disappointing. Many users felt that the release was a half-baked one with too many confusing [...]

3 Alternate Ways To Install Applications on Ubuntu

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With the introduction of Software Center, Ubuntu made it easier for desktop neophytes to install and remove different applications. However, when you’re moving to a new desktop after a quick format, installing your quintessential set of applications could be quite a bummer. Here are 3 alternate ways in which you can install applications on Ubuntu [...]