This Week in Linux Episode 1: Canonical Switches from Unity to GNOME for Ubuntu 18.04 and more | This Week in Linux 1
Apr 9, 2017
Discussion of Ubuntu abandoning Unity 8 and the desktop's move back to GNOME. Talk about Mir, Wayland and the future of display servers. Coverage of Snap packages and Canonical's strategy for desktop, IoT and cloud. Rundown of app news including GNOME Twitch, Rapid Photo Downloader, Variety wallpaper changer, Thunderbird and video editor updates.
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Use Gnome Twitch For Cleaner Streams
- Use Gnome Twitch to watch Twitch streams without Flash and with integrated chat.
- Michael Tunnell recommends it as a smoother, less bloated alternative to the Twitch website.
Use Rapid Photo Downloader
- Use Rapid Photo Downloader to quickly import photos from cameras and smartphones.
- Michael Tunnell highlights its automation features for faster workflows.
Variety Service Changes
- Variety's wallpaper service (VRTY) is shutting down and tightening licensing policies, impacting some sources.
- This change forces users to consider alternative wallpaper sources or apps.