Super OS 9.10 is a Jam-Packed Ubuntu 9.10 with many Updated Ready-to-Use Applications

By Martin Kaba • Dec 30th, 2009 • Filed under: Browsers, Firefox, Open-Source, Ubuntu, portable

Super OS 9.10 (formerly Super Ubuntu) is jam-packed version of Ubuntu 9.10 ‘Karmic’ for those who prefer to have Ubuntu 9.10 with a multitude of updated usable applications immediately after installation. This certainly makes Super OS heavy, in fact it is download-able as a Super OS 9.10 DVD that weighs approximately 1.05 GB.

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Now Available for Download

By Martin Kaba • Oct 29th, 2009 • Filed under: Open-Source, Ubuntu

Ubuntu 9.10 final is now available for download. If you want to do a fresh install, your best bet is to get the ISO of the free and open source Linux distribution via BitTorrent downloading, given that the servers would be very crowded right now.
If you are upgrading from a previous version of Ubuntu or […]

OpenOffice for Kids (OOo4Kids)

By Martin Kaba • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Filed under: Open-Source, Ubuntu, Windows

For Mac, Linux and Windows: Open Office for kids is a trimmed down version of the popular open source OpenOffice.org Suite that targets kids between 7 and 14, but can also be used by adults. If Edubuntu is designed for kids between 6-18 years age group, then Open Office 4 Kids can well replace the […]

Hulu Desktop for Linux

By Martin Kaba • Oct 13th, 2009 • Filed under: Ubuntu, Video

Hulu Labs has finally released a Linux version of their remote-controlled streaming video native client. Hulu Desktop for Linux looks like its Mac and Windows counterparts and provides support for infrared remote controls. Full-screen video on my Ubuntu 9.10 works well — for a beta its overall performance is great.
Hulu Desktop for Linux is […]

K3b 2.0 Alpha 2: Review and Screenshots

By Martin Kaba • Oct 7th, 2009 • Filed under: Open-Source, Ubuntu

Ubuntu/Kubuntu Linux: K3b, the popular open source full-featured CD, DVD, Blu-Ray burning and ripping application gathers momentum and heads towards version 2.0 after a year or so of no-growth. The last stable release, version 1.05 was out in late May 27, 2008. The good news is K3b 2.0 has been ported KDE 4 […]

A Closer Look at Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Beta [Screenshot Tour]

By Martin Kaba • Oct 2nd, 2009 • Filed under: Open-Source, Ubuntu

Just a few screenshots of the recently released Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala beta. Particular interest was paid on the new features in this release, like the Ubuntu Software Center, the new in-built Wallpapers (backgrounds) and Ubuntu One. This Linux operating system is a free download for Intel x86 and 64-bit AMD64 PCs.
Fast Boot-up – The […]

Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” Beta Released

By Martin Kaba • Oct 1st, 2009 • Filed under: Open-Source, Ubuntu

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala has just been released by Canonical Ltd. CD and DVD images that have to be burnt into Live CD/DVDs are available for both Intel x86 and 64-bit AMD64 PCs. Ubuntu 9.10 final is due for release in late October this year. Get your copy while its hot. Release note will be […]

Ubuntu 9.10 ‘Karmic Koala’ Alpha 6 Released

By Martin Kaba • Sep 18th, 2009 • Filed under: Ubuntu

The Ubuntu development team has just released the sixth and last Alpha version of the upcoming Ubuntu 9.10 a.k.a Karmic Koala, due for release in late October this year.
What’s new in Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 6!
– Usplash — the boot splash screen has been taken-off.
– The Ubuntu Software Store application is now available under […]

Ubuntu 9.10 ‘Karmic Koala’ Alpha 5 Released

By Martin Kaba • Sep 3rd, 2009 • Filed under: Open-Source, Ubuntu

Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” milestones says it takes another Alpha, alpha 6 to reach the first beta release. Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” Alpha 5 is the last but one alpha release.
Present in Alpha5 is the latest OpenOffice.org version 3.1. As Desktop Environment, you have GNOME 2.28 Beta 2 with Linux kernel 2.6.31 RC
These […]