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Intel Graphics Update Tool 2.0.3 for Ubuntu 16.10 Released

Last updated: November 24, 2016

Intel Graphics Update Tool, formerly known as the Intel Graphics Installer, has now reached the 2.0.3 release with support for Ubuntu 16.10 and Fedora 24.

The Intel® Graphics Update Tool for Linux* OS (formerly known as the Intel® Graphics Installer for Linux*) was renamed starting from version 2.0.2, in order to more accurately reflect the purpose of the tool. Linux distributions already include by default an Intel® graphics driver, without needing any extra installation. This tool aims to make the latest Intel® Graphics Stack available before it gets officially released by Linux* OS vendors. Specifically, it benefits those Linux* users of both Ubuntu* and Fedora* distributions who want to update their graphics subsystems for Intel® platforms.

Version 2.0.3 of the update tool is targeted specifically at both Ubuntu* 16.10 and Fedora* 24. Earlier revisions for those Linux distributions are now deprecated and are no longer being supported by the update tool. Please upgrade to a more recent version of your OS distribution if you want to take advantage of this release.

The 2.0.3 release includes the Mesa 12.0.3 3D Graphics Library, Cairo 1.15.2 graphics library, libva-intel-driver 1.7.2, as well as all the libva related libraries, such as libva-wayland, libva-tpi, libva-glx, libva-egl, libva-drm, libva-x11, and libva-utils. Also Intel Graphics Stack Recipe 2016Q3 for Linux is supported in this release.

Download & Install Intel Graphics Update Tool 2.0.3:

Download the installer from the link below:

Intel Graphics Update Tool 2.0.3

For Ubuntu, they are .deb binaries, just grab the one matches your OS type, and click to open & install via Ubuntu Software.

Once installed, launch it from Unity Dash and enjoy!

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Mozilla Firefox 50 Released! [How-to-upgrade]

Last updated: November 15, 2016

Mozilla Firefox browser has now reached the 50 release, with updated keyboard shortcuts, other new features, various security fixes and more.

According to the release note, Firefox 50 features:

Updates to keyboard shortcuts
- Set a preference to have Ctrl+Tab cycle through tabs in recently used order
- View a page in Reader Mode by using Ctrl+Alt+R (command+alt+r on Mac)
Added option to Find in page that allows users to limit search to whole words only
Increased availability of WebGL to more than 98 percent of users on Windows 7 and newer
Added download protection for a large number of executable file types on Windows, Mac and Linux
Improved performance for SDK extensions or extensions using the SDK module loader
Playback video on more sites without plugins with WebM EME Support for Widevine on Windows and Mac
Fixed rendering of dashed and dotted borders with rounded corners
Added a built-in Emoji set for operating systems without native Emoji fonts (Windows 8.0 and lower and Linux)

Download / Install Firefox 50 in Ubuntu:

For the portable non-install version, please go to mozilla.org.

For Ubuntu 16.10, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04, and derivatives, Canonical will soon offer the new Firefox 50 updates via the updates/security repository. Check out the build page.

At that time, just launch Software Updater and upgrade Firefox after checking for updates.

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0 A.D. Alpha 21 Released, How to Install in Ubuntu 16.04, 16.10

Last updated: November 9, 2016

The twenty-first alpha version of 0 A.D., a free open-source RTS game of ancient warfare, was released one day ago. And the PPA repository is ready for Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 16.10, Ubuntu 17.04 and their derivatives.

0 A.D. Alpha 21 “Ulysses” features new game modes, plenty of new maps, the official introduction of the final civilization: The Seleucid Empire and more! See the announcement for more details.

How to Install 0 A.D. Alpha 21 in Ubuntu:

The official 0 A.D. PPA just built the new release a few hours ago, available for Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 16.10, Ubuntu 17.04, and Linux Mint 18, Elementary OS Loki, etc.

To install it, open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and do:

1. Run command to add PPA (Type in password when it asks and hit Enter.):

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:wfg/0ad

2. To upgrade from a previous release, now launch Software Updater and install the updates for the game:

To install it for the first time or upgrade it from the command line, run command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install 0ad

Uninstall:

To remove the game, use Ubuntu Software or Synaptic Package Manager. The PPA can be removed via System Settings -> Software & Updates -> Other Software tab.

To downgrade to the stock version of 0 A.D. in official Ubuntu repository, purge the PPA via command:

sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:wfg/0ad

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Install Planetarium App KStars 2.7 via PPA in Ubuntu 16.04

Last updated: October 29, 2016

KStars, an open-source and cross-platform Astronomy Software, has reached 2.7.0 release with speed improvements, better cross-platform support, and Android mobile/tablet support.

KStars provides an accurate graphical simulation of the night sky, from any location on Earth, at any date and time. The display includes up to 100 million stars, 13,000 deep-sky objects,all 8 planets, the Sun and Moon, and thousands of comets, asteroids, supernovae, and satellites. For students and teachers, it supports adjustable simulation speeds in order to view phenomena that happen over long timescales, the KStars Astrocalculator to predict conjunctions, and many common astronomical calculations.

KStars 2.7.0 features:

much better experience on embedded devices such as Raspberry PI
object internet lookup from online catalogs
Ekos GUI improvements, especially on low-resolution displays.
guide module rewritten to support multiple external guiders
guide drift graphics written, minor improvements to alignment module, significant updates to Focus module.
And much more, see the official announcement.

How to install KStars 2.7.0 in Ubuntu 16.04, 16.10:

1. Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mutlaqja/ppa

Type in your password when it asks (no visual feedback) and hit Enter.

2. After added the PPA, run commands in terminal to update the index and install the software:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install indi-full kstars-bleeding

3. (Optional) To uninstall KStars, simply run apt command with remove option:

sudo apt remove indi-full kstars-bleeding && sudo apt autoremove

And the PPA can be removed via System Settings -> Software & Updates -> Other Software tab.

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HPLIP 3.16.10 Released with Ubuntu 16.10 Support

Last updated: October 28, 2016

HPLIP, HP Linux solution for printing, scanning, and faxing with HP inkjet and laser based printers, has reached the 3.16.10 release with Ubuntu 16.10 and Debian 8.6 support.

Also following new printers are supported in HPLIP 3.16.10:

HP officejetPro7740 wide Format All in one
HP Office jet 6950 All-in-One printer
HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s3 Sheet-feed Scanner
HP ScanJet Enterprise Flow 5000 s4 Sheet-feed Scanner
HP Scanjet Entrprise Flow 7000 s3 sheetfeed Scanner
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277c6

How to Install HPLIP 3.16.10 in Ubuntu:

The project offers the .run binary packages available for download at the link below:

Download HPLIP (.run)

After downloaded the binary, open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command:

cd ~/Downloads/ && chmod +x hplip-3.16.10.run && ./hplip-3.16.10.run

The commands navigate to Downloads folder, give executable permission, and finally run the binary.

Follow the terminal prompts and restart your computer when everything’s done.

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NetBeans 8.2 Released, How to Install it in Ubuntu 16.04

Last updated: October 3, 2016

The Oracle Corporation has announced the release of NetBeans IDE 8.2 today. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 16.04.

NetBeans 8.2 features:

ECMAScript 6 support
experimental ECMAScript 7 support
better Node.js support
improved Oracle JET support
PHP 7 support
Docker support
a new SQL queries profiling mode
some C/C++ enhancements

Install NetBeans 8.2 in Ubuntu:

1. First install Oracle Java via PPA, or install OpenJDK using Ubuntu Software.

2. Download the NetBeans bundles from the link below:

NetBeans Download Page

3. Open terminal from Unity Dash, App Launcher, or via Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut key. When it opens run commands:

navigate to Downloads folder:
```
cd ~/Downloads
```
make the downloaded script executable:
```
chmod +x netbeans-8.2-javase-linux.sh
```
finally run the script:
```
./netbeans-8.2-javase-linux.sh
```

In the commands, change “netbeans-8.2-javase-linux.sh” with the package name you downloaded.

The last command launches the installer wizard, just follow it and enjoy!

To make the things easier, there’s a installer script (no ready for NetBeans 8.2 yet, check the PPA page) that automatically downloads and installs the latest version of Netbeans IDE including the Java SE, Java EE, C/C++, HTML5 & PHP plugins (‘All’ version on oracle’s download page).

To install the script, run commands below one by one:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:vajdics/netbeans-installer

sudo apt update

sudo apt install netbeans-installer

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Final Beta of Ubuntu 16.10 Available for Download

Last updated: September 29, 2017

The final beta of Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak has been released, features images for Ubuntu Desktop, Server, Cloud, and Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu MATE, and Ubuntu Studio flavors.

Ubuntu 16.10 beta2 ships Linux Kernel 4.8, and its flavors features:

Kubuntu 16.10 ships plasma 5.7 and kde applications 15.12
LXQt images are postponed until Lubuntu 17.04
Ubuntu Gnome 16.10:
- includes Gnome 3.20
- Many apps updated to Gnome 3.22 while core system is still at 3.20
- Most GNOME apps now have a Keyboard Shortcuts popup available in the app menu.
- LibreOffice 5.2 is included.
- experimental wayland session
- new desktop wallpapers.
Ubuntu Mate 16.10 ships MATE desktop 1.15.1, the 1.16 release will be available via updates soon.

The final release of Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety to be released on October 13th, 2016.

Download:

Ubuntu 16.10: cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/yakkety/

Kubuntu 16.10: cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/16.10/

Lubuntu 16.10: cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/16.10/

Ubuntu Gnome 16.10: cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.10/

Ubuntu Kylin 16.10: cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntukylin/releases/16.10/

Ubuntu Mate 16.10: cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-mate/releases/16.10/

Ubuntu Studio 16.10: cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/16.10/

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS can now be upgraded to Ubuntu 16.10 Beta2 via update-manager with –dev-release option.

via: fridge.ubuntu.com

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HP Print Drivers HPLIP 3.16.9 Adds New Printers Support

Last updated: September 23, 2016

HPLIP, HP Linux Imaging and Printing, just reached the 3.16.9 release a few hours ago with new printers support.

HPLIP is a free, open-source HP-developed solution for printing, scanning, and faxing with HP inkjet and laser based printers in Linux. While Ubuntu 16.04 offers HPLIP 3.16.3, the latest 3.16.9 has been released with following new printers support:

HP OfficeJet Pro 8732M All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet 8702 All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet 6960 All-in-One Printer
HP PageWide 377dw Multifunction Printer
HP PageWide 352dw Printer
HP PageWide Managed Color MFP E58650 series
HP PageWide Managed Color E55650 series

How to install HPLIP 3.16.9 in Ubuntu:

1. Download the installer (hplip-3.16.9.run) from the link below:

Download HPLIP (.run)

2. Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run:

cd ~/Downloads/ && chmod +x hplip-*.run && ./hplip-*.run

Then command navigates to the Downloads folder, give permission to run the installer, and finally start the installer.

3. Follow on screen prompts and restart your computer or re-plug your printer when everything’s done.

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Firefox 49 Released with HTML5, Reader Mode Improvements [How-to Install]

Last updated: September 21, 2016

Mozilla Firefox browser has now reached the 49 release, features HTML5, Reader Mode, and video performance improvements, and Firefox Hello removement.

Mozilla Firefox 49 release highlights:

Removed Firefox Hello
Add features to Reader Mode:
- Controls that allow users to adjust the width and line spacing of text
- Narrate, which reads the content of a page out loud
Improved video performance for users on systems that support SSSE3 without hardware acceleration
Added context menu controls to HTML5 audio and video
Other Windows, Mac improvements and various security fixes.

How to upgrade to Firefox 49 in Ubuntu:

For all current Ubuntu releases, including Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04, and their derivatives. The new firefox release will be made into the official Ubuntu updates & security repositories, check the launchpad page.

At that time, you can easily upgrade Firefox browser using the Software Updater (or Update Manager in Mint) utility:

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Liferea Feed Reader 1.12 RC1 Released, Switched to WebKit2

Last updated: September 20, 2016

The first release candidate for the new stable Liferea 1.12 (Linux Feed Reader) has been released. The new series of the open-source news aggregator now switches to WebKit2.

Main changes since Liferea 1.10 series:

Switch to Webkit2
Support for Do-Not-Track
Improved trayicon plugin
Support for Reedah and InoReader.
Support for categories in TheOldReader
Simplified handling of external browsers

In addition, the RC release adds support for downloading content that cannot be displayed by HTML widget (e.g., PDFs), shows new items count in tray icon and minimize to system tray (Gnome Classic) on window close, there are also some bug fixes and translation updates.

How to install Liferea 1.12 rc1 in Ubuntu:

Liferea does not provide pre-compiled Linux binaries, however, there are a few unofficial Ubuntu PPAs contain the most recent Liferea packages. And below is how to install Liferea 1.12 rc1 in Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 14.04, or Linux Mint 17, 18 using my personal PPA:

1. Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command to add PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/apps

Type in password (no visual feedback, so just type in mind and hit Enter) when it asks and hit Enter.

2. Then launch Software Updater and you’ll be able to upgrade Liferea news aggregator after checking for updates:

Or just run command to install or upgrade to Liferea 1.12 rc1:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install liferea

How to Restore:

To downgrade to the stock version of Liferea in Ubuntu main repository, purge the PPA via ppa-purge:

sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/apps

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