Ubuntu Software Center was initially known as Ubuntu Software Store. The initial version (0.1) was released on 21 August 2009. The package was renamed the Ubuntu Software Center in version 0.4.0 on 25 September 2009 following a discussion with Ubuntu community members. In most English-speaking countries outside the USA it will be known as the Ubuntu Software Centre.

Recently I couldn't post any blos items cause of lack of time due to Drupal works, and some Java Tags

The beta release of Karmic Koala, the next version of Ubuntu Linux, just arrived on the net. Wondering what's new inside the open-source operating system?

Try it by yourself .. :o)

Upgrading from Ubuntu 9.04

 Open shell type

1. What is NetBeans?

NetBeans is an open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE) you can download and use for free. NetBeans is also an extensible platform which you can use to build OS-independent applications. Finally, NetBeans is a thriving open-source community with hundreds of thousands of experienced developers located all around the world.

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Skype is an IP telephony service provider that offers free calling between computers and low-cost calling to regular telephones that aren't connected to the Internet. Included in the free service is a softphone application that can be downloaded to any laptop or desktop computer, or other computing device running Windows, Macintosh, Linux, or Windows Mobile operating systems. A function called SkypeOut enables calls to regular telephones; these calls are charged to a prepaid account or to a flat-fee annual subscription.

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1. Sharing files and folders across your network from your Ubuntu PC is every bit as easy as sharing files in Windows (arguably, it’s easier). Start by right-clicking the folder you want to share, and select Share Folder. If the services required to share files/folders aren’t installed, you’ll be prompted to install them.
2. After clicking Install services they will automatically start to download and install.