Ubuntu tablet

Canonical has unveiled a new tablet-orientated version of Ubuntu is based on Ubuntu Touch, which shares some of the Ubuntu Phone OS elements.

Main features:

side stage
HUD access via voice control
Instant share and cloud connections
search and more
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Ubuntu 13.04 Wallpaper Contest

Wallpaper Contest for Ubuntu 13.04is open for submissions.

Rules:

Dont create busy and filled with too many shapes and colours.
Use a similar tone throughout is good.
Use a single point of focus, a single area that draws the eye in.
Avoid having anything on the left and top edges as this will clash with Launcher and Panel.
Try your image at different aspect ratios.
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How to install Netbeans IDE on ubuntu 12.10

  • Post last modified:January 17, 2013
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How to install Netbeans IDE on ubuntu 12.10

NOTE: JDK 6 or above (JDK 7) is required for installing and running the Java SE, Java EE and All NetBeans Bundles.

To install JDK 7 on ubuntu click here

1.Go to Netbeans download page  and download the netbeans Linux (x86/x64)  .sh installer file (like netbeans-7.2.1-ml-linux.sh).

2.Copy your Netbeans installer file to your Desktop.

3.Open Terminal.To open terminal click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type terminal in the search field.And click Terminal.

4.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.
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How to install BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices on ubuntu 12.10

  • Post last modified:February 3, 2016
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Update

To install BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices on ubuntu 15.10 and above click here

1.Go to BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices license key request page to request a license key and download link.

2.Once you received the email from BitDefender,click the download link and download the BitDefender-Antivirus-Scanner-7.6-4.linux-gcc4x.i586.deb.run file(for 32 bit) on your desktop.
Download link

3.Open Terminal.To open terminal click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type terminal in the search field. And click Terminal.

4.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.
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How to install jdownloader on ubuntu 12.10

  • Post last modified:January 7, 2013
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To install jdownloader on ubuntu 12.10

1.Open Terminal.To open terminal click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type terminal in the search field. And click Terminal.

2.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jd-team/jdownloader

Type your ubuntu password if needed and press enter.

3.Then press enter to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding the ppa.

4.Type below command and hit enter
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How to install cheese webcam software on ubuntu 12.10

  • Post last modified:January 7, 2013
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cheese is a free webcam software to use your webcam for take pictures or record videos and it applies fancy special effects.

To install cheese on ubuntu 12.10

1.Open Terminal.To open terminal click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type terminal in the search field. And click Terminal.

2.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.

sudo apt-get install cheese

3.Type your ubuntu password if needed and press enter.

4.Type y and hit enter to confirm cheese installation.

5.After the successful installation,click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type cheese in the search field.And click cheese.

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Ubuntu phone OS Unveiled

Mark Shuttleworth revealed that Canonical has developed a touchscreen based version of Ubuntu OS. Ubuntu for phone was made specifically for both high end and budget smartphones.

System requirements for Entry level Ubuntu smartphone:

Processor architecture – 1Ghz Cortex A9
Memory – 512MB
Flash storage –    4 to 8GB eMMC + SD

System requirements for High-end Ubuntu superphone:

Processor architecture – Quad-core A9 or Intel Atom
Memory – Min 1GB
Flash storage –    Min 32GB eMMC + SD

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