I remember when I bought my Sega game console before many years I like sonic the hedgehog game, i was a big fan of this game.

now you can memorize these day’s and play it directly from ubuntu.

that’s not all you can make your own level’s using your creative and the  “level editor”

if you are a fan of sonic, I’m sure that you will like open sonic that give you this great experience .

so what is open sonic ?

Open Sonic is a free open-source game based on the “Sonic the Hedgehog” universe. It introduces a different style of gameplay called cooperative play, where it’s possible to control 3 characters simultaneously. Unlike most similar games, Open Sonic provides a greater level of interaction between the player and the levels. It’s more than just a jump’n'run; the user must come up with some strategy to get through the levels.

what I liked in this game :

• Available in 7 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Polish, German, Czech
• 2 levels + innovative items + extras
• You can create your own levels using the level editor

so don’t miss this great games download it and show us some of your creative and  create your own level’s and share it with us.

download link

or as always we recommended you to add this app into your package manager, to make sure that you always get the latest updates. execute the following commands from a terminal window on ubuntu karmic 9.10:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:szymonw/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install opensonic

want to adding this ppa to pre 9.10 ubuntu instructions are here.

you can download some extra level from here.

open sonic homepage.

enjoy it.

if it’s the first time that you hear about Full Circle magazine it’s :

a free monthly, independent, magazine dedicated to the Ubuntu family of Linux operating systems, contains helpful how-to articles and reader submitted stories.

this 34th issue contain :

• Command and Conquer.
• How-To : Program in Python – Part 8, Digitally Retouching a Photo in GIMP, and The Perfect Server – Part 4.
• My Story – a Linux User, and Powerpets.
• Review – Acer UL30-A laptop.
• MOTU Interview – Roderick Greening.
• Top 5 – Reference Tools.
• Ubuntu Women, Ubuntu Games, My Opinion, and all the usual goodness!

download it from here

Simplify your desktop background with a simple one. Since Ubuntu is a simple OS, it deserves keep it always clean, comfortable and simple.

with these backgrounds make your computer beautiful without distraction.

Here is a list of websites that provide simple backgrounds:

• Simple Desktops
• Pixelgirl Presents
• Prettify
• moapp.de

I hope enjoy!

Human future theme is elegant and simple theme

the creator of this theme merges 2 themes (X-IVI+Lucidity frames)  together and the result HUMAN FUTURE theme this attractive and light theme.

the theme has black panel :

and this is how is the menu look like :

the theme packaged in a .deb file you can download it from here

Human future theme created by foxoman.

Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference by Keir Thomas s a totally unique and concise guide for everyday Ubuntu use. It’s the world’s most popular Ubuntu book, with over half a million readers (and rising!).

* Focuses on core competencies and background knowledge needed to be an expert Ubuntu user;
* Readable, accessible, and easy to understand—even if you’ve never used Linux before;
* 100% new and original! Written from the ground-up to cover Ubuntu 8.04 and 8.10.

this book was my first choise to read it when i first time used ubuntu system, i like his language and his method when he talk to you throught his book.

you can download the free pdf ebook from here.

or if you prefer paperback you can bey it from amazon.com :