Peppermint OS 10 released, based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS https://twitter.com/omgubuntu/status/1129785537341079552?s=09
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Peppermint OS 10 Released, Based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS #linux #opensource https://t.co/MoxbdNVCeg
Remotely is a super simple VNC viewer for Linux desktops https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/simple-vnc-viewer-ubuntu
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‘Remotely’ is a Simple VNC Viewer For Linux Desktops
Remotely is a small VNC viewer client for Ubuntu Linux desktops. It is simple to use and supports common VNC authentication methods.
South Korea's Government Plans to Switch to Linux https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/south-korea-swith-to-linux
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Must Read: South Korea’s Government is Switching to Linux
Linux is an educated choice South Korea wants to switch government computers to Linux based software, ditching Windows in the process. The country's
Firefox 67 released, said to be "faster than ever" https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/firefox-67-released-for-download
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Firefox 67 Is Here, And It's "Faster Than Ever" - OMG! Ubuntu!
Mozilla Firefox 67 is the latest version of the popular web-browser — and it's been dubbed the 'fastest yet'. Read to learn more about Firefox 67 features.
OneDrive Sync on Linux via Insync 3 Beta https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/insync-3-beta-onedrive-sync-linux
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Use OneDrive on Linux with the Insync 3 Beta
Users can sync OneDrive files on Linux using a beta build of third-party cloud storage sync client Insync, which is available for free during testing.
GNOME 3.34 revamps the wallpaper picker https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/gnome-3-34-wallpaper-selection
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GNOME 3.34 Revamps the Wallpaper Picker (And Fixes a Longstanding Issue Too) - OMG! Ubuntu!
The upcoming release of GNOME 3.34 will finally solve a long standing deficiency in the desktop's background wallpaper management. Now, I've written about
Ubuntu 19.10 adds Proprietary Nvidia Drivers to the ISO https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/ubuntu-19-10-nvidia-drivers-iso
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Ubuntu 19.10 Now Includes Proprietary Nvidia Drivers on the ISO
Ubuntu 19.10 will include proprietary Nvidia graphics drivers directly on the installation ISO. "This addition is a first for Ubuntu, but could
Krita 4.2 features over 1,000 bug fixes (plus new features) https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/krita-4-2-released-download
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Krita 4.2 Debuts with 1000+ Bug Fixes, New Features - OMG! Ubuntu!
Krita 4.2.0 is the latest version of the powerful open-source graphics app written in Qt. We recap its new features and show you where to download it.
The Snap Store is now available as a Snap app https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/snapception-the-snap-store-is-now-available-as-a-snap-app
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Snapception: The Snap Store is Now Available as a Snap App
Canonical's Snap store is now available to install as a Snap app on Snap-supported Linux distributions, including Ubuntu. Learn more about it here.
After 14 years, Gparted partition editor hits v1.0 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/after-14-years-gparted-finally-hits-v1-0
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After 14 Years, Open Source Partition Editor GParted Finally Hits v1.0
Open-source GUI partition editor GParted has finally reached the version 1.0 milestone, after more than 14 years of 0.x numbered releases.
Foliate is an ace eBook reader for Linux desktops https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/foliate-ebook-reader-linux
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Foliate eBook Reader for Linux is a Must Have
Foliate is a GTK eBook reader app for Linux desktops. Foliate lets you read epub files easily, and has a range of font, layout and customization options.
KDE plasma 5.16 ships with a cool new wallpaper https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/kde-plasma-5-16-wallpaper
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KDE Plasma 5.16 Gets New Wallpaper - OMG! Ubuntu!
I haven't been keeping a close eye on KDE Plasma development for most of this year, but hearing word that they've recently selected a new wallpaper has
Authenticator, a 2FA token generator for Linux desktops, has a new release out https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/05/authenticator-2fa-linux-app-updated
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Authenticator, a 2FA Token Generator for Linux, Gets Updated
The Authenticator GTK app lets you generate 2FA tokens for over 500 well-known services, straight from the Linux desktop. We look at the new release.
Wine 4.0 on Linux Mint 19. Sorted. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/linux-mint-19-wine-4-available
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How to Install Wine 4.0 on Linux Mint 19
It just got easier to install Wine 4.0 on Linux Mint 19 thanks to a backport by Linux Mint developers and a new meta package to streamline install.
Tetris turns 35 this week, so here's how to play it in the terminal https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/play-tetris-terminal-linux
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How to Play Tetris in the Linux Terminal
Tetris turns 35 on June 6, so to mark the occasion we show you how to play Tetris in the terminal on Linux desktops like Ubuntu. It's quick, easy and fun!
LibreOffice 6.3 drops 32-bit Linux Builds https://twitter.com/omgubuntu/status/1135941328020357120
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LibreOffice 6.3 Drops Support for 32-bit #Linux Distros https://t.co/y64bBqMHsW
Google Chrome 75 is out https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/google-chrome-75-released
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Google Chrome 75 Released with Minor Improvements & Security Fixes - OMG! Ubuntu!
Google Chrome 75 is the latest stable release of Google's popular web browser, but it's pretty low on any major user-facing changes or features.
Google reveals pricing for its console-free Stadia games service (and it's all a bit confusing) https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/google-stadia-pricing-revealed
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Google Stadia Pricing Revealed (But It’s a Bit Confusing Tbh)
Google Stadia will launch in November, but gamers will need to buy a $129 Stadia Founders Pack to join the fun. We look at Stadia subscription cost & launch.
Here's why Ubuntu MATE is ditching VLC for MPV https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/ubuntu-mate-19-10-mpv-vlc
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Why Ubuntu MATE 19.10 Is Ditching VLC for GNOME MPV
GNOME MPV will replace VLC as the default media player in Ubuntu MATE 19.10, due for release in October. We look at the reasons for the swap.
Kdenlive scores another big bug fix update https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/kdenlive-scores-another-big-bug-fix-update
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Kdenlive Scores Another Big Bug Fix Update - OMG! Ubuntu!
Kdenlive developers don't show any signs of slowing down anytime soon, releasing Kdenlive 19.04.2, the second point release in the 19.04.x series.