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 a free download, its compatible with both Ubuntu and Fedora distributions. It is currently built on Fedora 11 and Ubuntu 9.04 but it also works smoothly on Ubuntu “Karmic Koala” 9.10.
Note: Hulu video are only available to users located in the United States. Europe, you’re still in the dark ages so you get a dark screen and a sorry message.
What is Google Wave and why use it? Yes I know, these are two big questions. This two-minute video by Google tries to make things clearer, not every thing, as the video explains only 3.5 percent of Google Wave says TechCrunch. My guess is Google is using the email part of the story as a bait, the rest of wrapped story gradually unfold.
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It took 1 year and 2 months for Skype 2 for Linux to get an update. Sorry, to say it, but its not fair treatments if you think that Skype for Windows is at version 4.1.
What’s new on Skype 2.1 beta for Linux
Amongst the several incoming features in this beta stand-out four;
– High Quality Video support ~ Already in Skype for windows, Skype High Quality Video is a respectable 640×480 (VGA) resolution at 30fps. This is probably the best resolution size since any higher will require a ton of bandwidth. More»
For Windows/Mac/Linux: DownloadHelper, the Firefox extension that helps you capture video from websites by simply clicking the DownloadHelper animated icon gets a new exciting feature. This top firefox extensions gets an update from version 4.5 to version 4.6 and adds the capability to Tweet a Video Over to Twitter. More»
