Top 5 Linux Developments: Groklaw Calls It a Day, GNOME Unifies
Top 5 Linux Developments: Groklaw Calls It a Day, GNOME Unifies
Apr 13, 2011, 13 :22 UTC (2 Talkback[s]) (2202 reads)
"The Linux Planet never stops spinning, and this past week was no exception. We saw the end of an era at Groklaw, the beginning of a new era at GNOME and Linux continuing to push forward in the embedded market.
"We also saw more Android FUD being resolved this past week as Google once again reconfirmed its commitment to open source and Linux."
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Ubuntu Unity vs. GNOME 3: Which is Better?
Ubuntu Unity vs. GNOME 3: Which is Better?
Apr 13, 2011, 20 :07 UTC (1 Talkback[s]) (2508 reads)
(Other stories by Bruce Byfield)
[ Thanks to James Maguire for this link. ]
"The largest difference between the two interfaces is that GNOME 3 uses a minimum of two screens: one in which open windows displays, and the overview in which the system is configured and applications chosen and run.
"By contrast, Unity remains oriented towards a single screen unless you use virtual workspaces. For light usage, this setup is less confusing and tiresome; in GNOME 3, it can sometimes seems like you are changing screens every few seconds. However, on a netbook in particular, Unity opens many windows full-screen -- or near enough to make no difference. If you work with more than a couple of windows open at the same time, the effect is not much different than working in GNOME 3.
"Where most people are likely to notice the differences between GNOME 3 and Unity is in their implementation of similar features."
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Elegant Gnome Theme Pack Becomes Ever More Elegant, PPA Updated for Maverick, Lu
Elegant Gnome Theme Pack Becomes Ever More Elegant, PPA Updated for Maverick, Lu
Nov 12, 2010, 19 :35 UTC (0 Talkback[s]) (1240 reads)
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"Elegant Gnome Theme Pack needs no introduction. Like many of you, it is one of my most favorite themes along with Equinox in Ubuntu Maverick. Latest update brings in a lot more finesse to the already beautiful Elegant Gnome theme."What's new in Elegant Gnome Theme Pack 1.0?
* Fixed the style for the progress bars.
* New updated tooltips style.
* Updated metacity themes. Now the buttons got the colors on hover which are: minimize - blue, maximize - green, close - red."
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When is a Gnome no GNOME? In Ubuntu 11.04!
Summit Ubuntu developer on Monday announced that Ubuntu 11.04 with unit comes as his default shell. It is still focus on GNOME applications and unity are strongly dependent on the GNOME libraries but the standard interface. For those who are not familiar with unit is it the default shell for the NetBook Edition of Ubuntu.Does canonical have the right to leave the GNOME shell for your flagship product? Of course you do, it's their distribution. Heck, they kept Brown for years even if teased incessantly. It is whether you love or hate the decision to abandon the GNOME shell for the unit, Canonical's right to do as you see fit. Of course it is easy, the default shell to change much as it is easy to change the default applications to install you. To be honest, I like most the default application choices in Ubuntu, or the operating system is so solid, I enter just tweak little and I'm happy.For search, I prefer chrome on the default Firefox. I prefer Pidgin about empathy. Music I like Banshee. I install twhirl for Twitter. None of these tweaks problems with Ubuntu and most pretty to integrate, also cause if you not preferences. So what does mean towards unity for most users? not much.Granted will use it a little differently, but most users should see much of a difference in functionality. There is some question whether Ubuntu call still a "GNOME-based distro" can there really unit use as your default user experience. That seems more an argument of the semantics though and role will not be much to the end user.So what are your thoughts on the switch to the appliance? Is it a good move? Move bad? Arrogant, power-the showcase Communist-loving puppy kicks move? Or not really interested? Personally fall I in the latter camp. If I don't like unit, I'll just install another option. This is Linux after all and we can do what we want!