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Install Sticky Notes Indicator in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy

Last updated: March 21, 2014

Indicator Stickynotes is a simple application similar to Windows Sticky Notes that allows you to jot down thoughts, lists, and reminders.

Indicator Stickynotes is meant for Ubuntu’s Unity interface. It has also been tested on the GNOME Shell, XFCE/Xubuntu, KDE/Kubuntu, MATE/Mint, and Cinnamon/Mint interfaces, but support for these platforms is not guaranteed.

Install Indicator Stickynotes:

This simple app is hosted on Launchpad.net. The developer has created a PPA that provides the app packages for Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.10 and Ubuntu 12.04.

To install it, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the command below to add the PPA:

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:umang/indicator-stickynotes

After that, update package lists and install the Sticky Notes Indicator:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install indicator-stickynotes

Once installed, start the app from Unity Dash or Menu and enjoy!

In Howtos sticky notes Ubuntu, Ubuntu 13.10

Install Shotwell 0.18 in Ubuntu 13.10 or Linux Mint 16

Last updated: March 20, 2014

Yorba Team has announced the 0.18 release of its shotwell photo manager recently with various bug fixes and translation updates.

According to the release note, Shotwell 0.18 contains below changes:

Tumblr publishing fixed
Fixed resource leak when importing videos
Improved searching for event comments and diacritics
Various bug fixes
Compile and install translated help files
Updated translations

Install Shotwell:

Yorba’s Stable PPA only provides the update for Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy. To install it, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below one by one:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yorba/ppa

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install shotwell

For Ubuntu 14.04 and Ubuntu 12.10, besides building it from the source code. You can use the Yorba’s Daily build PPA.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yorba/daily-builds

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install shotwell

NOTE: As the Daily PPA’s description says, “This PPA contains daily builds of Yorba’s software, including Shotwell Photo Manager and Geary. Because these builds correspond to the current state of the development source tree, they are untested and highly volatile. Us it at your own risk!”

In Howtos shotwell, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 14.04

Install NetBeans IDE 8.0 in Ubuntu 14.04/13.10/12.04

Last updated: March 19, 2014

NetBeans IDE 8.0 was finally released on March 18, 2014, which provides out-of-the-box code analyzers and editors for working with the latest Java 8 technologies.

Besides the Java 8 support, the IDE also has a range of new enhancements that further improve its support for Maven and Java EE with PrimeFaces; new tools for HTML5, in particular for AngularJS; and improvements to PHP and C/C++ support. See the release note for more details.

Install NetBeans IDE 8.0:

1. Download the installer:

NetBeans IDE 8.0 works better and faster with JDK distribution, so you can download the oracle’s Co-bundled package from the links below. You may check your OS type 32-bit (x86) or 64 bit (x64) via System Settings -> Details.

Download the Linux x86 or x64 package

You can also download the other bundles at netbeans.org/downloads/.

2. Give executable permission.

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the command below to make the installer executable.

chmod +x ~/Downloads/jdk-8-nb-8-linux-*.sh

You may change the file name “jdk-8-nb-8-linux-*.sh” in the code to yours, also do this in next command.

3. Start the installer:

In the terminal run:

cd ~/Downloads && ./jdk-8-nb-8-linux-*.sh

This will bring up the install wizard. Just follow it and you’ll finally get the NetBeans IDE 8 installed on your system.

(Optional) To uninstall the IDE, run ./uninstall.sh in the install directory.

That’s it. Enjoy!

In Howtos NetBeans IDE, NetBeans IDE Ubuntu Installation, Ubuntu 14.04

Install Wallpaper Changer SyncWall 2.0.0 in Ubuntu 14.04/13.10/12.04

Last updated: April 24, 2024

UPDATE: SyncWall is NO LONGER in active development since 2014!!

SyncWall, a wallpaper changer with multi-monitor support, is now at version 2.0.0. In this tutorial I will show you how to install or upgrade it in Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 12.10, or Ubuntu 12.04.

As you may know, SyncWall is quite a basic wallpaper changer with the ability to synchronize wallpaper change between several workstations with a basic (and unsecured) client/server protocol. Another interesting feature is a simple multi-monitor support. Because SyncWall is written with Qt, it runs on Windows and Linux.

Changes in SyncWall 2.0.0:

Autostart on linux
Direct synchronization of wallpapers across network (sharing the same file is no more used)
Add Romanian translation. Thanks to jaff.
Change default location of translation file on linux (“/share/hotshots/locale” instead of “/share/locale”)
Ability to keep wallpaper system settings (on Windows)
Add MacOSX target
Add debian package files
Bug fixes:
- find the correct path for translation files on linux in some cases
- incorrect display on multiple screen configuration in some cases
- incorrect display of splashscreen on linux in some cases
- incorrect decoding of image parameters during synchronization
- incorrect clipping with horizontal center alignment
- relaunch scheduler when wallpaper is changed manually
- invalid lock of UI in server mode
- incorrect behavior with fixed time scheduling
- compilation error on quite old CentOS platform

Install SyncWall in Ubuntu:

The Webupd8 Team PPA, maintained by the popular Ubuntu Linux blog webupd8.org, provides the latest build of SyncWall for all current support Ubuntu releases.

To add the PPA, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the command below:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8

Then update and install the wallpaper manager via:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install syncwall

(Optional) Uninstall:

To remove the ppa, run:

sudo apt-get remove syncwall && sudo apt-get autoremove

To remove the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8

In Howtos syncwall, syncwall ppa repository

Install Avidemux 2.6.8 in Ubuntu 13.10/12.10/12.04

Last updated: April 4, 2019

Avidemux, a video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks has reached version 2.6.8. In this tutorial I will show you how to install or upgrade to this release in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04 and their derivatives.

Changes in Avidemux 2.6.8:

Image/export: Proper initialization of Qz for jpeg export
UI : Add an override menu to force language
tinypy : Add support for os.environ
x264 : Improved settings (tobias)
Win32 : Fix crash when having an audio problem
Win32 : Re-add mp4v2 to installer files
Audio/FAAC : Fix channel mapping when source is mono
Audio/AMR : Re-enabled AMR
Audio/lavc : Fixed encoding for codec not supporting planar (MP2)
Audio : Fixed importing MP2 audio detected as MP3
Editor : Fix deleting chunks of the video leading to seek errors
Editor : Initial copy/paste support
Editor/audio: Fix issue when source has more than 4 tracks
Editor : Better detection of double fps input files
TS/Demux : Brute force eac3 probe
TS/Demux : Better initialization, avoid dropping audio
MP4/Demux : Fix management of PCM audio
Mkv/Demux : Proper re-indexing for mpeg2 in mkv
Mp4v2/Mux : Add fast start mode back
OpenSolaris : Some fixes by pfelecan
Subtitles : Update libass + very simple srt2ssa converter
OsX : Enables more optional codecs…
avsfilte : Performance Improvements (fahr)

Install:

The default versions in Ubuntu universe repository is avidemux 2.5.x. To install the latest version, you can use the GetDeb repository or Thanh Tung Nguyen’s PPA.

Method 1: To add the GetDeb repository, download and install ~~this deb.~~

Then press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below one by one:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install avidemux2.6-qt

These commands will install the video editor in Ubuntu 13.10 or Ubuntu 12.04. If you’re still running Ubuntu 12.10, use the Method 2:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:rebuntu16/avidemux+unofficial

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install avidemux2.6

This PPA is maintained by a French guy, due to lack of time, he will update the PPA later this night.

In Howtos avidemux PPA, avidemux video editor

Install Cuttlefish in Ubuntu 14.04 or Ubuntu 13.10

Last updated: March 16, 2014

Cuttlefish is a simple tool, which realises reflexes on your computer by executing actions when specific events are triggered. You can configure the tool in such way that cuttlefish can for example change your default printer according to the currently connected wireless network. You can also lock/unlock your computer, when a specific USB device is dis/reconnected.

Install:
The cuttlefish is available in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise’s repository. If you want to install this app on Ubuntu 14.04 or Ubuntu 13.10, besides building from source, you can use my PPA which contains the latest build released in December 2013.

Changes in 13.12 release:

Fixed activate/deactivate reflex not show options.
Fixed bug in start/stop application.
Removed dependencies on launchpad
Added default null logger
Added local directory for finding plugins during development
Fixed help and about menu items
Made dialogs popup centered on main window
Changed to mono-icon for indicator
Some bug fixes

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run the commands below one by one:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/apps

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install cuttlefish

For the source code, go to code.launchpad.net/cuttlefish

In Howtos Cuttlefish Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.04

How to Install Blender 2.70 in Ubuntu 14.04/13.10/12.04/12.10

Last updated: March 15, 2014

This simple tutorial is going to show you how to install the Blender 2.70 in Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 12.04 and Ubuntu 12.10 via PPA repository.

At the moment, Blender 2.70 is at its second release candidate. New features include initial support for volumetrics in Cycles, and faster rendering of hair and textures. The motion tracker now supports weighted tracks and has improved planar tracking. For mesh modeling there are new Laplacian deform and wireframe modifiers, along with more control in the bevel tool. The game engine now supports object levels of detail.

The first results from the new user interface project are also in this release, with dozens of changes to make the interface more consistent and powerful. This is also the first release of the multithreaded dependency graph, which makes modifier and constraint evaluation faster in scenes with multiple objects. See the release note.

Install Blender 2.70

The IRIE Shinsuke’s PPA contains the 2.70 RC builds for all current support Ubuntu releases. You’ll be able to upgrade to the Blender 2.70 stable version via this PPA when it’s released.

To do so, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below one by one to add the PPA, update system and install or upgrade the software.

sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:irie/blender

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install blender

That’s it. Enjoy!

In Howtos blender, blender ppa

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Default Wallpapers Available For Download

Last updated: March 13, 2014

The default wallpapers of Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr LTS are now available for download in launchpad.net. There are the classic purple background and other 11 wallpapers from the wallpaper contest.

Ubuntu 14.04 default background:

Download the original picture

The other wallpapers:

Download all the 11 wallpapers at launchpad.net (ubuntu-wallpapers-trusty_*_all.deb under the trusty tahr section).

In News Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.04 Wallpapers

Install Nuvola Cloud Music Player 2.3.1 in Ubuntu

Last updated: March 11, 2014

Nuvola cloud music player gets a new release days ago. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Linux Mint and other derivatives.

As you may know, Nuvola Player is a desktop app that integrates Google Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, Grooveshark, Hype Machine, 8tracks, Pandora, Rdio and Amazon Cloud Player. Version 2.3.1 was release on March 09, 2014 with following fixes:

Google Play settings are applied settings instantly.
Fixed occasional JavaScript crashes. (Closes: LP:1263705)
Google Play: Remove broken feature Hide Google+ buttons. The developer have given up fixing.
Google Play: fixed pause action (Closes: LP:1282346)
Imported translations.

Install Nuvola Player:

Ubuntu, Linux Mint and their derivatives can easily install this player from the developer’s PPA. Just press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below one by one:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nuvola-player-builders/stable

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install nuvolaplayer

That’s it. Enjoy!

In Howtos Nuvola Cloud Player, Ubuntu 14.04

HP Print/Scan/Fax Drivers HPLIP 3.14.3 Added Support For Fedora 20 & Linux Mint 16

Last updated: March 11, 2014

HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP), a HP-developed solution for printing, scanning, and faxing with HP inkjet and laser based printers in Linux now is at version 3.14.3, which added support for new printers, new Distro’s as well as various fixes.

New printers added in HPLIP 3.14.3:

HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4640 e-All-in-One Printer series
HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4645 e-All-in-One Printer
HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4646 e-All-in-One Printer
HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4648 e-All-in-One Printer
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125rnw
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M126a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M126nw
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fp

New Linux Distro’s support for:

Debian 6.0.9,7.3,7.4
Fedora 20
Linux Mint 16

Issues fixed:

Fixed align functionality issue with HP OfficeJet 6100
Systray notification does not pop-up after configuring the device using ‘hp-setup’ command
Unable to configure second fax queue in interactive mode
Fixed missing ‘No 6 3/4 Envelope’ media size for HP OfficeJet 7619 Series
Printer name does not change when navigate back and forward to change the printer queue configuration through ‘hp-setup’

Install HPLIP:

1. Download the .run file from sourceforge page.

2. Right-click on the file and go to its Properties window, under Permissions tab check the box “Allow executing file as program”