Topic: kubuntu

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Kubuntu 11.10 ‘Low Fat Settings’ Package Promises Speed Boost, Lower Memory Usage

A new settings package available to install Kubuntu 11.10 claims to reduce memory usage and speed up boot times.

25 September 2011
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KDE 4.6.4 bugfix releases, hits Kubuntu PPA

The latest bugfix release of KDE Software Compilation is now available for Kubuntu 11.04 users to install from the Kubuntu updates PPA.

10 June 2011
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How to easily create a GNOME Style panel layout in KDE

Ubuntu users dipping their toes into the glossy pool of Kubuntu can often be left bamboozled by the look and behaviour of the KDE desktop.

21 April 2011
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Kubuntu 11.04 Alpha 2 released and reviewed

It may not be getting Unity nor the attention its purple/orange brother is receiving, but that doesn't mean nothing is interesting happening with Kubuntu. Read on to find out!

6 February 2011
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Oxygen theme for Google Chrome

I've been on the hunt for a decent Oxygen theme to make Google Chrome look less orphan in Kubuntu 10.10 and finally found one. I thought I'd bookmark it here in public in-case other folks are also seeking one out.

22 November 2010
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Get gorgeous transparent blurred app windows in Kubuntu

Make Oxygen even more beautiful with transparent blurred windows.

21 November 2010
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Making Chrome look native in Kubuntu

Afro over on our sister site OMG! SuSE! just posted a neat little guide on getting web browsers Google Chrome & Opera to look all neat and tidy within the KDE desktop. Since the tips […]

13 September 2010

Official Kubuntu Website Redesign Now Live

The official website of Kubuntu has gone live with a new design, making use of the retooled design introduced by Ubuntu prior to April’s launch of Ubuntu 10.04. The new look is a massive improvement […]

29 July 2010
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Rekonq to be Kubuntu 10.10’s default browser

We’re hearing that Kubuntu 10.10 will see Rekonq installed as the default browser. Features Rekonq may not have a plugin library but it does have AdBlock support baked in the application itself. It also boast a […]

14 May 2010

This Handy Kubuntu 10.04 Setup Guide Makes Life Easier

I know we neglect Kubuntu users around these parts but maybe here’s something that may help placate those of you who are of the K-persuasion. Samuel Sarette has written a  comprehensive guide to setting up […]

30 April 2010
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Kubuntu “Project Timelord” Announced

The Kubuntu development team have today announced ‘Project Timelord‘ – a set of clear aims, goals and changes they hope will have a regenerative effect on the popularity of the distribution. It has come to […]

3 November 2009
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How To Install UbuntuOne In Kubuntu Karmic

Shock of all horrors – Ubuntu One, the free cloud storage service from Canonical, is not installed by default in Kubuntu Karmic Koala. Jonathan Jesse posted a quick how-to on his planet blog, which for […]

26 October 2009