UTube Ripper is an application for Ubuntu that lets you download and convert YouTube videos.

Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx will see the first release of its Alpha version sometime today. This next Ubuntu, version 10.04 Lucid Lynx will see a final release on 29th April, 2010.

Here are quick answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), by new users, for karmic koala.

Android GTK and GDM theme to transform Ubuntu GNOME desktop to look like Android. Genoid adds the Android look and feel to Ubuntu desktops.

The Ubuntu developer community has decided to discontinue providing GIMP as one of the default applications in the distribution, at the Ubuntu Developer Summit.

Ubuntu has come a long way from the days of Ubuntu Warty Warthog to Karmic Koala. This video gives a tour of the changes in desktops of releases over these five years. Enjoy.

Ubuntu Karmic Koala release has been covered in this blog earlier. This video also shows whats new with information on the new UI features.

The biggest advantage is that with Wubi, we can install Ubuntu anywhere. There is no need to change the bootloader, edit the boot process or create any partitions.

Currently a BBC Breakfast host, Rory Cellan-Jones had a hard time a week ago when he made some comments on Ubuntu on the show with Sian Williams and Bill Turnbull.

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala also offers DVD downloads. To get the DVD version, visit this download page.

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Netbook Remix is also available for download with the release of Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala regular desktop version. For download of the UNR, visit this download page.

Upgrading to Ubuntu(9.10) Karmic Koala from the Jaunty Jackalope(9.04) build is pretty easy. Ubuntu having a 6 month release cycle has been very wise to provide an easy upgrade option.

I had submitted theme packs for blue and green color schemes. Now, it’s time for a red theme pack. So, here are the specs for the next theme pack I am using on my Ubuntu.

Ubuntu 9.10 has been released a few hours back. The release has come with some new features. The promising ones are:

This video on Youtube demonstrates the boot performance of Ubuntu Karmic Koala against the boot performance of Windows 7.