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No BTRFS In Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat After all
Published on 2010-08-26 17:38:00
Btrfs is a new copy on write file system for Linux aimed at implementing advanced features while focusing on fault tolerance, repair and easy administration. More info, here.A while ago we were telling you there are 20% chances to get BTRFS support in Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat. BTRFS was (it probably still is) available in the Ubuntu 10.10 installer but unfortunately an update today to the BTRFS Support blueprint says it has been deferred for competition in Natty (Ubuntu 11.04) as there's no
Ubuntu 10.10 New Default Wallpaper Revealed, Updated Community Wallpapers And Light Themes
Published on 2010-08-26 16:27:00
The new Ubuntu 10.10 default wallpaper came in an update today and looks... well, take a look for yourself:The community wallpapers were also updated and they now include the wallpapers from the community contest:If you're not running Maverick, you can download both the new Ubuntu 10.10 default wallpaper and the community wallpapers from HERE.In other news, the Ubuntu Light Themes were also updated. There doesn't seem to be any changes to Ambiance but only on Radiance this time:Also, the themes
The Maverick Sound Indicator Buttons Stopped Looking Ugly After Today's Update
Published on 2010-08-26 07:33:00
And here it is: now I can stop saying the new Sound Indicator in Ubuntu 10.10 is the ugliest thing that ever walked the Earth (ok, not that bad but I really didn't like it):Not only it looks great, but finally there is some consistency with the Ambiance theme. Unfortunately the buttons look the same with the Radiance theme (but it's still better then before):Here is how the sound indicator used to look: The package has been uploaded to Launchpad and is currently building so if you are running Ub
