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Skype’s new release for Linux includes video chat! It’s nice to see strong development on Skype for Linux as Linux is becoming more of a mainstream OS than ever before. I don’t use the video option that much myself, but it’s good to have the feature if I need it.

This release is not just a revolution for us in Linux, but a revolution for the Skype world at large. No longer are we, the people of Linux, prevented from socializing in the same way as our peers.

Read about the new Skype 2.0 Beta for Linux and download!

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Skype for Linux 1.4 Alpha has been released. This doesn’t mean it’s ready for prime time just yet, there are some issues that still need to be worked out, but it’s a complete rewrite and a step towards a much more stable version for linux.
Video and SMS functionality is still not ready for this release, but there is a new file transfer window. You can read what the requirements and current issues for Skype 1.4 alpha here.

We’re again close to our mother nature birth cycle - nine months between 1.2 and 1.3 and seven months between 1.3 and 1.4. But this early born is an Alpha version, so we will take our two months to make it a real cute baby.

Good news is that they’re expecting release cycles to release every few weeks until they reach Gold. They’ve also put together a bugtracker for this linux alpha version where you can report bugs or keep track of them.

Read more about Skype for Linux 1.4 Alpha and download

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I’ve listed some free applications for windows and other OS’s in the past. Today I found a great list of applications for new Ubuntu users.
I use almost all applications listed on the list, you should try a few of them, they are free.

Some of my favorite applications listed include:

• Checkgmail
• MythTV
• VLC
• Thunderbird 2.0
• Opera browser

See the list of 17 free applications for Ubuntu

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Ubuntu Feisty Fawn was released yesterday.
Be sure to go over the Release Notes for upgrade / installation instructions.
If you are new to Ubuntu, you should take the 7.04 Tour and take a peak at all the features you get for free.
My personal experience with Ubuntu has been fantastic, I have been dual booting on my laptop with it for quite some time and I use it more than XP, easily running email, music, video, internet browsing, skype, google talk, and any other applications you can think of. It’s the best free solution for anyone not wanting to upgrade and spend big money for another virus ridden system.

Download your flavor of Ubuntu

Read more about Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn)

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Ubuntu is sporting a new design on it’s main site and I think it looks great!
They really put together a nice collection of colors and the style is smooth like buttah!

I use Ubuntu on my laptop (dual-boot) and I rarely choose the Windows OS. I find that it covers my everyday activities just fine. This includes email, web browsing, instant messaging (skype, google talk, aim), listening to music, and the list goes on and on. It’s one of the easiest installs to date and I’m loving it! :grin:  You should give it a try if you’re feeling like you need a change for the better.

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If you are an Ubuntu user like me, then you could appreciate the details posted at the Ubuntu forums. I’m definitely bookmarking this one for reference!

A lot of things, actually. In this HowTo I will cover:
- Widgets: this are the little elements like buttons, loading bars, menus…, which are used in your applications
- Window borders: the part of the window containing the buttons to close, maximize and minimize
- Icons
- Mouse cursors
- Panels
- Splash screen: this appears when you login before the desktop os ready
- Login manager: the application which greets you after the boot
- Desklets: little apps which show useful information over your desktop
- Fonts
- Grub: the application which lets you choose what operating system you want to boot
- Usplash: what appears when the system is loading at boot

Read about Theming your Ubuntu Desktop

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