I am proud to announce we have a new theme at the ubuntuforums. You’ll promptly notice its wonderful blend of colors and subtle use of pink. We hop you enjoy, we are calling it ubuntuforums v3.0.
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Feb 09
Ubuntuforums.org maintenance today
We decided to do a little maintenance today which will result in the forums being offline for a few hours.
The maintenance includes the following items:
- Upgrade to the latest forum software 3.8.1
- Remove old archives and closed sections of the forums that are years old. (this will affect some peoples post counts)
Also, we have a Forum Council meeting today at 21:00 UTC for those interested in joining us via IRC on freenode in #ubuntu-meeting
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Feb 09
VMware View Open Client
VMware released the first open source virtual desktop client yesterday allowing Linux end users the ability to connect to Windows desktops managed by VMware’s View product, which previously was only available to Windows users. Check the app out on their Google code page http://code.google.com/p/vmware-view-open-client/. I hope we start seeing more open source utilities from VMware in the near future.
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Jan 09
New Book: Ubuntu Pocket Guide & Reference
Keir Thomas has published a new book titled “Ubuntu Pocket Reference and Guide” which can be purchased on Amazon for $9.94 or download for free in PDF format from his website. Keir has a long history in writing quality Ubuntu books and I highly suggest checking this one out! 
A quick excerpt from his website..
At just 5.25 x 8 inches and 164 pages, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is a compact yet comprehensive guide to everyday Ubuntu use.
It’s ideal for those who need vital information on all aspects of using Ubuntu, but who don’t have time to wade through thick documentation.
Each chapter of Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference tackles an aspect of Ubuntu.
First, you learn about installation—getting Ubuntu onto your computer—after which you learn how to configure your computer’s hardware.
Following this, you’re introduced to the Ubuntu desktop, and the tricks and techniques of efficient day-to-day usage. The book then describes the highways of the Ubuntu filesystem, and gives a full run-down of Ubuntu’s file manager.
Next, the command-line is tackled in-depth, after which software management is explained. Finally, system security is described—configuring the firewall, installing antivirus, and encrypting sensitive data. Appendixes provide a glossary of terms, and a guide to understanding technical documentation.
Written for anybody switching to Ubuntu, particularly former Windows users, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference assumes zero Linux knowledge. It provides the wisdom of the expert user and concisely conveys core competencies.