May 25, 2010 · General · 5 comments

A lot of people seem to be experiencing issues with ALSA apps (like Flash) on PulseAudio-enabled systems. Common issues include programs locking/"hogging" the ALSA sound device (prevents other apps from mixing and using the audio device) and also apps trying to use the ALSA software mixer (dmix).
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May 24, 2010 · General · 10 comments

Global Menu is the globally-shared menu bar of all applications launched in your desktop session.
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May 24, 2010 · General · 1 comment

TestDrive is a project that makes it very easy to download and run the latest daily Ubuntu development snapshot in a virtual machine. Actually, it can be configured to download and run any URL-access ISO in a virtual machine. But the primary goal is to provide a very simple method for allowing non-technical Ubuntu users to test and provide feedback on the current Ubuntu release under development.
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May 21, 2010 · General · 1 comment

WARNING -- still in development and not yet ready for live use, though any testing is appreciated.

VATStuff provides a double-entry bookkeeping system, with facilities to create purchase orders, invoices and to record costs and calculate VAT returns. VAT calculations are designed to meet UK regulations, and are not applicable to other states.
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May 21, 2010 · General · 29 comments

I have followed the evolution of ubuntu lucid on intel chipsets, since january, using many displays , some different intel chipsets (i915GM,GM45,965)  , vertical usage 19 inches displays (TFT mainly).
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