How To: Add EEE PC Tray utility to Ubuntu Netbook Remix and Ubuntu 9.10 Standard Edition

The Ubuntu 9.10 karmic koala users must have noticed that it does not comes with EEE PC Tray Utility. Here is an easy way to add it. Type this in the terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports

Then, type this in the terminal:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install eeepc-tray

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Ubuntu 9.10 netbook remix on ASUS EEE 701

I always find it very exiting to see an obsolete netbook running the latest operating systems. After trying Vista and even Windows 7 on the EEE 701, I could not stop myself from trying Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix on it. So how does it performs on it. Read on!

What is the difference between Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.10 and Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop (Standard) Edition?

Ubuntu 9.10 was released on Oct 27, 2009 and was greeted very nicely by the Linux fans all around the globe. Just like Ubuntu introduced NBR (Netbook Remix) edition with the 9.04 version, a special NBR version based on 9.10 released was also unveiled. But what is the difference between them?

Well, they both are same except for the fact that the NBR comes with a Netbook Remix launcher. This launcher just takes away your start menu and gives you an easy-to-use interface where you are presented with a grid of icons. Also, tabs of running apps appear on the top bar itself instead of utilizing space on the bottombar. In fact, there is no bottom bar at all! This gives you even more free vertical pixels in your apps.

Driver support is same in both versions

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New GMA 500 Poulsbo drivers for the Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

There is no need to use 9.04 Ubuntu’s drivers now on the Karmic Koala as there are new GMA 500 drivers for the Karmic Koala. Just add the following repositories to the sources (System>Administration>software sources>”Other Software”)

deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/lucazade/gma500/ubuntu/ karmic main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/lucazade/gma500/ubuntu/ karmic main

..and then install psb-kernel sources and psb-kernel headers using the following commands:

sudo apt–get install psb-kernel-source

sudo apt-get install psb-kernel-headers

sudo apt-get install psb-modules

Reboot.

Note: You can reboot using sudo reboot in the terminal

Ubuntu 9.10 loves SONY VAIO P’s resolution

I just installed Ubuntu 9.10 on the VAIO P and unlike 9.04, its 1600×768 resolution is supported out of the box! In 9.04 Ubuntu, you had to quite a few tweaks to get it running in full resolution, but that problem is now gone in Ubuntu 9.10. Full review to follow today

Ubuntu 9.10 AKA Karmic Koala gets even prettier: New Login screen unveiled

Karmic Koala, other than functional improvements will also being some really nice cosmetic changes including plethora of great themes and a brand new login screen!

Currently, Ubuntu has plans to release final version of Karmic Koala on Oct 29.

GUI of Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.10 further fine tuned

The release of Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala is just around the corner and Ubuntu folks have spruced up the already pretty Netbook Remix interface of Ubuntu NBR. Some improvements include menus dynamically resizing themselves to allow more background to be seen. Launcher animations have also returned.

In the meanwhile you should give a try to the best Linux distro for netbooks: EEEbuntu, whose review can be read here

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Canonical working on a new interface for Ubuntu Netbook Remix version

Folks at Ubuntu seem to be very busy these days. Just few hours ago, we posted about Kubuntu Netbook version and now, we have some more fresh Ubuntu news. Canonical, the creators of Ubuntu OS are working diligently on a redesigned version of Ubuntu Netbook Remix. It will be bundled with the release of Ubuntu’s upcoming OS – Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala which will be launched in the month of October.

New Features:-

• toolbars located on the side were eliminated
• places menu has been integrated with the right-side panel
• slightly refined color scheme
• easier addition of program shortcuts to your Favorites area
• sleek GUI

Click on read more to see screenshots of the new interface!