Snap Apps Are More Popular Than You Think [Infographic]
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/03/linux-users-install-3-million-snap-apps-every-month
Linux users install more than 3 million Snap apps every month, a new infographic from Canonical reveals. This post, Snap Apps Are More Popular Than You Think [Infographic], was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Meet the Official Ubuntu 19.04 ‘Disco Dingo’ Mascot
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/03/ubuntu-19-04-mascot-disco-dingo-art
The Ubuntu 19.04 mascot artwork has been unveiled by Canonical. The official ’Disco Dingo’ logo will be used in promo materials. This post, Meet the Official Ubuntu 19.04 ‘Disco Dingo’ Mascot, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Linux Kernel 5.0 Released, This is What’s New
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Linux Kernel 5.0 has been released. Previously earmarked to be version 4.21, the new release comes with a bucket full of improvements (as you’d expect). But don’t expect grand changes just because there’s a natty new version number. Linus Torvalds explains that: “The numbering change is not indicative of anything special. If you want to have […] This post, Linux Kernel 5.0 Released, This is What’s New, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Linux Mint is Working on a New Logo
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/03/linux-mint-is-working-on-a-new-logo
A brand new Linux Mint logo may be on the way. The popular Ubuntu-based Linux distro has revealed plans to revise its iconic ‘leaf’ shape logo in favour of a more versatile brand mark. Mint project lead Clem Lefebvre explains more in his latest monthly news update, stating that his team is currently ‘experimenting’ with a new look […] This post, Linux Mint is Working on a New Logo, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Fedora Picks a Pack of Perfect Wallpapers (Like Always)
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/03/im-a-fan-of-fedoras-fantastic-wallpapers
We can count on Ubuntu to deliver a solid computing experience atop the latest and greatest open source tech, every six months. We can count on elementary OS and Deepin Linux to wow the previously ‘unwowable’ Linux naysayers, impressing all and every with their sleek desktop designs. And we can count on the Fedora Linux […] This post, Fedora Picks a Pack of Perfect Wallpapers (Like Always), was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS Released, Fixes Major APT Security Issue
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Ubuntu 16.04.6 is a security-fix only release of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus. It protects new installs from a APT vulnerability. This post, Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS Released, Fixes Major APT Security Issue, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Ubuntu Icon Set Addresses its Biggest Complaint
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A new version of the Yaru icon set is in development. It swaps the uniform ’squircle’ frame for a liberal mix of icon shapes. This post, Ubuntu Icon Set Addresses its Biggest Complaint, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
ODrive is a No-Frills Google Drive Client for Linux
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/odrive-google-drive-linux-client
With no official Google Drive Linux client available, it’s left to third-party apps, devs services to fill the file-syncing void. And boy are there are a lot of options. I could easily compile a list of various Google Drive Linux clients available for Linux, ranging from those with a GUI to those using a CLI. […] This post, ODrive is a No-Frills Google Drive Client for Linux, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Geary 0.13 Released, Here’s How to Install it on Ubuntu
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A new version of the Geary email client for Linux is available to download. We look at what’s new in Geary 0.13 and show you how to install it on Ubuntu. This post, Geary 0.13 Released, Here’s How to Install it on Ubuntu, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Microsoft Will Let You Access Linux Files from Windows Explorer
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/access-linux-files-from-windows-explorer-wsl
Users of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) will finally be able to access Linux files from Windows’ Explorer. Microsoft confirms that the oft-requested ability to access the Linux file system from Windows will arrive as part of the Windows 10 Version 1903 update later this month. “The next Windows update is coming soon and we’re bringing exciting […] This post, Microsoft Will Let You Access Linux Files from Windows Explorer, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Why Create a Snap App? This Video Explains All…
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Canonical’s Alan Pope lists 10 benefits of publishing apps in the Snap store. His talk was recorded at the FOSDEM Linux conference in Belgium. This post, Why Create a Snap App? This Video Explains All…, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS Released, Available to Download Now
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/ubuntu-18-04-2-lts-released
Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS is available to download, albeit a week later than originally planned. The update serves as the second point release in the Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ‘Bionic Beaver’ series, and brings an updated Linux kernel and graphics drivers with it. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS really is a long-term support release as it’s supported with ongoing updates […] This post, Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS Released, Available to Download Now, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
23 Electron Applications You Should Know About
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Here we present the best Electron applications available for Linux desktops, including Ubuntu, as well as macOS and Windows too. Now, we’ve written about a slew of Electron apps over the past few years, ranging from desktop podcast clients to hybrid terminal/IDEs. Not everyone appreciates Electron’s cross-platform versatility as much as we do (I once […] This post, 23 Electron Applications You Should Know About, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
It’s hard to believe that this is a screenshot of Ubuntu
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/epic-custom-openbox-ubuntu-desktop
It’s not often that a Linux desktop screenshot makes me stop what I’m doing and drool. But the one you see above? It just did. It’s hard to believe but the desktop above isn’t Deepin Linux (my first thought) or some sleek KDE Plasma mod but Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ‘Bionic Beaver’. But although the underlying operating […] This post, It’s hard to believe that this is a screenshot of Ubuntu, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
You Can Now Install Ubuntu on Windows ARM Laptops
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/ubuntu-on-arm-windows-laptops
A new open source project aims to bring fully functional Ubuntu to ARM Windows 10 laptops, like the HP Envy X2, pictured above. A crop of Windows 10 laptops which run atop Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM processors have been released by major PC makers in the past years. Notebooks such as the HP Envy x2 and Asus […] This post, You Can Now Install Ubuntu on Windows ARM Laptops, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
How To Set Up a Network Bridge for LXD Containers
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Most of our web applications run in LXD containers. Not without reason LXD is one of the most important features of #ubuntu Server for me. There are many ways to access a web application in an LXD container from outside. For example, you can use a reverse proxy to control access to the containers. Another possibility is to set up a network bridge so that the containers are in the same network as the container host (the Ubuntu server). In this article I would like to describe how to set up a network bridge for LXD containers.Network Bridge for LXD ContainersTo set up a network bridge under Ubuntu, you need to install the bridge-utils:$ apt install bridge-utilsThen you can set up the network bridge.Ubuntu 16.04Up to Ubuntu 16.04 Ubuntu uses ifupdown to set network connection settings. The (...)
Fedora Logo Redesign Update (Spoiler: It’s Looking Great)
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/fedora-logo-redesign-update-spoiler-its-looking-great
Last month we mentioned that the folks involved with Fedora were scoping out feedback on a potential redesign of the Fedora logo and typeface. A number of possible designs were put forward, and based on the reaction the post got it’s clear a lot of you had very strong opinions on the revamp ideas! Well, […] This post, Fedora Logo Redesign Update (Spoiler: It’s Looking Great), was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Understanding #ufw
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Ubuntu Firewall for humansI have always been scared of IP tables. If you want to know the reason check out the man page for the same. Though I have heard from many people that #iptables are more robust and secure, I have never used them because it has always been daunting. I personally feel that if I am not comfortable with something like IPtables and still use it I might add more #security holes while not leveraging the benefits it provides. So I have stuck to using ufw for now. It is for the same reason that I prerfer Ubuntu over other flavors. Familiarity breeds confidence and I know that I will make less blunders. Donot consider this as a promotion of Ubuntu over other more secure flavors, because it is not. It is just my personal preference.Side note : Did you know that “Ubuntu” is (...)
Visual Studio Code 1.31 Adds Screencast Mode, Better Navigation + More
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/visual-studio-code-1-31-released-with-screencast-mode-improved-navigati
A new version of the popular Visual Studio Code text editor is available for download. Visual Studio Code 1.31 ships with a number of “significant updates”, say Microsoft, that help make the editor easier to use. For instance, VS Code no longer requires a restart when you install an extension. I found those restarts to be […] This post, Visual Studio Code 1.31 Adds Screencast Mode, Better Navigation + More, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
LibreOffice 6.2 Released, This is What’s New
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/libreoffice-6-2-features
Downloads of LibreOffice 6.2, billed as a ‘significant major release’ of the popular free office suite, are now available. Headline changes in the LibreOffice 6.2 release include a ‘radical new approach to the user interface’ (albeit optional), adds new capabilities to Writer, Calc and Draw, and improves compatibility with Microsoft Office files. For more details […] This post, LibreOffice 6.2 Released, This is What’s New, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Insync is Bringing OneDrive to Linux
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/insync-support-onedrive-linux-client
Linux users will soon have a new way to access and sync OneDrive on Linux. Insync, makers of a popular third-party Google Drive syncing client for Linux (and Windows and macOS), have decided to add another string to their bow: Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service. Microsoft offer a OneDrive basic plan for free. It comes with 5GB […] This post, Insync is Bringing OneDrive to Linux, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Linux Release Roundup : Flowblade Video Editor, Vivaldi + More
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/linux-release-roundup-flowblade
Another week, and another stonkingly stellar selection of Linux apps updates have made available for us to enjoy or moan about. In this roundup we take in a user-friendly yet powerful non-linear video editor, a niche wallpaper tool, and an incredibly versatile web browser… Flowblade 2.0 Video Editor A major update to the Flowblade video […] This post, Linux Release Roundup: Flowblade Video Editor, Vivaldi + More, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Firefox 66 Makes It Easier Search Open Tabs
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https://aozoeky4dglp5sh0-zippykid.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/firefox-logo-406x232.png A new feature in Firefox 66 makes it easier to search open tabs to find a specific tab. While this addition won’t change the way the world uses the internet, it will improve things for those who have a crazy amount of tabs open at the same time. Firefox truncates the tab title the more […] This post, Firefox 66 Makes It Easier Search Open Tabs, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
How to Install Flatpak on Ubuntu (Step-by-Step Guide)
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/how-to-install-flatpak-on-ubuntu-flathub
Learn how to install Flatpak on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later and unlock access to hundreds of new and updated apps through the Flathub store. This post, How to Install Flatpak on Ubuntu (Step-by-Step Guide), was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Black is Back : GNOME Shell Ditches Translucent Top Panel
▻https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/02/gnome-shell-translucent-top-panel-effect-removed
Prepare to bid bye-bye to the fancy translucent top panel in the GNOME Shell desktop environment. GNOME developers have removed the eye-candy see-through panel effect from the default Shell theme’s code, citing outstanding (and unaddressed) issues with text legibility. “Nobody stepped up to address those issues in two years, so revert back to the fully opaque top bar”, […] This post, Black is Back: GNOME Shell Ditches Translucent Top Panel, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.