ubuntu
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Log Into Ubuntu With Your Fingerprint
Ubuntu Linux installs just fine on many laptops, but the fingerprint scanners on those laptops are often built for custom Windows security applications. Fortunately, there is a relatively easy way to enrol your fingers and log in with them in Ubuntu.
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The Growing Ubuntu Desktop
We’ve seen some relatively sparse desktops in recent weeks. This week’s featured desktop, a Ubuntu system from Lifehacker reader technofhile, goes in the other direction with a wealth of useful information at the bottom of the screen.
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Mark Shuttleworth’s Hands-On Ubuntu Mobile Demonstration
Last night we bumped into Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical and Ubuntu commander in chief, at CES 2013. After pleasantries were exchanged, we had a quick chat about Ubuntu Mobile, and he was kind enough to show us his Samsung Galaxy Nexus with the operating system running on it. I must say, it looks amazing.
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The Shoreline Ubuntu Desktop
You don’t need Rainmeter or Geektool to build good-looking desktops. In fact, you don’t even need Windows or Mac OS X. This Ubuntu 12.10 desktop has a beautiful wallpaper and a custom conky config that keeps the important info just to the right of the widescreen display where it can be always seen.