Ever wondered why Kubuntu doesn’t get the same attention from Canonical. Good read!

Google Gadgets for Linux provides a platform for running desktop gadgets under Linux, catering to the unique needs of Linux users. We are compatible with the gadgets written for Google Desktop for Windows as well as the Universal Gadgets on iGoogle. Following Linux norms, this project will be open-sourced, under the Apache License.

BBC announced that a version of the iPlayer that works on the Mac and Linux computers is now available. The iPlayer is the BBC’s online media player that lets viewers stream programmes for up to seven days after broadcast or download and watch them for up to 30 days. While streaming had previously been available [...]

This version of Zimbra Desktop brings us close to a full suite of online & offline features, definitely try it out. Incase you’ve missed all the new stuff packed into previous editions, stop by the respective blog entries on Beta 4 & Beta 3. Zimbra announces the arrival of sharing in Zimbra Desktop for ZCS [...]

Guys, I am really excited to see this release of Songbird. It really promises to be the Firefox of music management and player softwares. For one thing, they’ve taken the Itunes interface seriously. Artist info for even Indian artists is awesome. It imports directly from Itunes libraries and what more, it’s cross platform and is [...]

The final version of OpenOffice 3 is out today, and if you’re looking to save yourself plenty of money, download it instead of buying Microsoft Office — you could save yourself hundreds of dollars, and not lose out on many features. I put the Windows version through its paces, and am about to download the [...]

Today sees the release of Kubuntu 8.10 featuring the KDE 4 desktop. The Kubuntu developers have been hard at work, bringing you the latest and greatest software the open source community has to offer. KDE 4 reworks your system with a major new revision of the desktop. This Intrepid release lives up to its name [...]

The latest KDE 4 update 4.1.3 has moved to the backports section ofKubuntu 8.10. To install it enable Unsupported Updates in Adept, then under Changesclick on Upgrade and Apply. Article: http://www.kubuntu.org/news/kde-4.1.3

Amarok 2 release candidate 1 has been released and packages are available for Kubuntu 8.10, the Intrepid Ibex. These packages replace existing Amarok 1.4.10 installations. read more Article: http://www.kubuntu.org/news/amarok-2-rc-1

KOffice 2 Beta 3 has been released. Packages are available for Kubuntu Intrepid in the intrepid-backports archive. read more Article: http://www.kubuntu.org/koffice-2-beta-3