The Monday Post: Ubuntu Linux meets Mac OS X

This is more of a pointless post, but I thought it would be fun to show my Ubuntu theme:

The theme is called Mac4Lin and was originally designed for Ubuntu Hardy Heron (I think its version number is 8.04), but most of the general theme can be applied to any current Ubuntu theme. And it looks like Mac4Lin's always being upgraded, so it may still work in the future.

Also: I'm going to post a review-type thingy on Ubuntu before the end of September. That's all for now.

Ubuntu Gets Multi-Touch Support in Version 10.10

I saw this posted on Ubuntu's facebook page earlier today and thought I'd re-post it here on my blog:

http://blog.canonical.com/?p=414

The next release of Ubuntu ("Maverick Meerkat") that will be released in October will utilize a new engine called uTouch. Basically, you'll now be able to run Ubuntu on all-in-one desktop computers that use a touchscreen, and you'll be able to use multi-touch gestures just like you'd be able to use in Windows.

Of course, as with all open-source things, it doesn't support all hardware configurations yet, but it's still a new technology and with the way Ubuntu's growing and evolving, it probably won't be too long before all touchscreen computers are supported. I find this to be an extremely nifty thing that's happening in the world of Ubuntu.

In other news, the default dark Ambiance theme will also be revamped for version 10.10. It looks BEAUTIFUL. Check it out here: http://design.canonical.com/2010/08/an-update-to-the-ubuntu-light-themes/

That's all for now. Just thought I'd share these cool findings.