As posted earlier, Ubuntu 8.10 is going to get a new look. It will come with a new version of its default theme along with new wallpapers.
It is not confirmed whether the following wallpapers will officially make their way to Ubuntu 8.10 or not, but you can still use it to give your current Ubuntu a new look.
Download 12 Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Wallpapers
Here’s another wallpaper that all Ubuntu fans are going to like:
Google Chrome was released with an amazing hype, which Google created in just two days with an online comic. Unfortunately, Mac and Linux weren’t lucky enough to try out Chrome as it was a Windows-only release.
When asked by Google, it said that Mac and Linux versions are in development and will be released soon.
Using Chrome’s codebase, developers over at CodeWeavers have created CrossOver Chromium, which is a Mac and Linux port of the open source Chromium web browser. It runs the Windows version of Chromium natively on both Mac and Linux.
CrossOver Chromium on Mac OS X
CrossOver Chromium on Ubuntu Linux
This is just an unofficial release for people who want to see what Chrome will look like on Mac and Linux. You can download it from the link below.
This customization pack contains all the components that you need to change the look of your Windows XP to Ubuntu i.e visual styles, Icons, Boot Screen, Cursors, Logon UI, Wallpapers, Screensaver, ubuntu sounds and a lot more to enhance your UbuntuXP experience. You can download Ubuntu Customization Pack from the links given after the screenshots.
Remember: Download and install at your own risk! Make sure you create a restore point, make a quick backup of your system using System Restore and backup all your important files.
Download Ubuntu Customization Pack
Single Link (ZIP)
Real Player is a popular multimedia player that supports number of formats and features to play your digital content. It plays streaming audio and video over the Internet in real-time. You can also use it to download videos directly from YouTube.
Real Player 11, based on the open-source Helix player, has been finally released for Linux, and now users can enjoy the popular Windows Media and RealMedia formats in Linux. The user interface is based on GTK technology which means it will adopt your theme and blends itself accordingly to your desktop environment.
The new Real Player 11 supports an extensive list of video and audio codecs which are all free to use. You can also create, save, edit and manage different playlists for any event or mood. It now also supports 5.1 surround sound which means you can enjoy 5-channel audio plus a dedicated sub-woofer channel for streaming or playback through either your ALSA or OSS sound system.
With the growing Internet threats, it is must to have a firewall for your OS to protect your system from being hacked and from spywares, viruses etc. After all, it is the main gateway to the Internet and monitors all your incoming and outgoing Internet connections being used by different applications.
Firestarter is an open source firewall for Linux with an easy-to-use graphical user interface. The software aims to combine ease of use with powerful features, therefore serving both Linux desktop users and system administrators.
Key Features:
How To Install Firestarter?
Installing is very easy. Simply open your Terminal window, and type:
sudo apt-get install firestarter
I love ubuntu and when I started using Ubuntu. Then During my search, I came across many cool themes from various sources that I’d like to share with you all. These themes are all available for free download from Gnome Art.
Trinity Rescue Kit is a FREE live CD (Linux distribution), ideal for repairing, rescuing and recovering your Windows computer and can be equally used for Linux as well. You can use this live CD to backup or restore your passwords, or stop/remove a virus before it starts damaging your computer. Trinity Rescue Kit (TRK) can be used to recover lost partitions, deleted files etc. all by using the FREE Live CD.
Features:
You can boot the TRK Live CD in 3 ways:
Download:
