Sep 27

GNOME 3.6 arrives with new notifications and improved accessibility support

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GNOME 36 launchesThe third update to the third version of Gnome may send numerologists to their calendars, but we’re not that way inclined. Instead, the latest bump to the software adds a new Boxes application, a new notification system and an activities overview. It’s also chucking in improved accessibility support in addition to the usual raft of tweaks and bug fixes you’d expect from an update like this. It’ll be available from your own vendor (or distribution) soon, or you can pick up a live image from the official site straight away.

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Sep 27

Steam for Linux entering private beta in October for just 1,000 users

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Next month, Valve is inviting 1,000 fortunate gamers to take part in the first external beta test of Steam for Linux. The trial includes the service itself and one game (which we’re taking to be Left 4 Dead 2) that’ll run on systems running Ubuntu 12.04 and above. Users won’t get their hands on any other Valve titles, or Big Picture Mode, and the company is asking that only experienced Linux users get in touch — novices are politely asked to wait for a subsequent release. It’ll offer up details of how to sign up shortly, and given the love for the Valve’s other products, we suspect it’ll be a little oversubscribed.

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