Help Ubuntu!: Extra Apps Every Ubuntu User Should Know About!

The next video from our 'Help Ubuntu!' series has gone live!  In this video we will discuss a couple of applications that aren't included in the base install of Ubuntu 11.04.  These applications are just several of many out there.  The Ubuntu Software Center is a great source of additional apps that will help you add extra goodies to your Linux experience.  And most of them are free.

From multimedia players to image editing software, we will step through just a few programs that will make your transition to Ubuntu from Windows a little easier.  As well as, give you a few reasons to have some fun with Ubuntu and maybe even experiment with it!

'Help Ubuntu!: Extra Apps for Every Ubuntu User

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Canonical Brightens the Future of Both Ubuntu and App Developers

Ubuntu is probably considered by most to be the most popular Linux distribution.  As of this writing, if you use Google to search the term 'Linux'; you may not be surprised to see that Ubuntu is the first hit to be returned.  And for good reason.  Ubuntu has been built up with great hardware support, ease of use for new users, and it has a higher chance of 'just working' out of the box.

One of the things that it seems like everybody wants more of are apps.  Whether it be on their iPhones, iPods/iPads, Android devices, and even some operating systems now include access to app stores or markets.  Even web browsers are getting in on the action.  So, it only seems to make sense that other operating systems try to further their application support.  And what better way to do this by assisting developers with creating, packaging, porting, and submitting their programs or applications to the Ubuntu Software Center?

That is what Canonical is aiming to do with the release of the Ubuntu App Developer Portal.  They even include a tool called 'Quickly' that is aimed at helping you build your app.  And what is even better, is it is free to use.  'Quickly' also helps with submitting your app to the Software Center.

What is even cooler?  You can either release your apps for free or for a price.  That's pretty cool.  I'm sure we'll start seeing the Ubuntu Software Center offerings grow as more people get turned on the the Developer Portal.

Check it out for yourself at: http://developer.ubuntu.com/

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