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Issue #6 (Fall 2010): Expert Security

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You can never be too careful about protecting your system from intruders. This time, we put the focus on security. Marcel Gagné explores the Firestarter and Firewall Builder tools, then we show you tools for hunting rootkits and managing passwords.

Issue #7 (Winter 2011): Gestures

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Maverick Meerkat is here and ready to rock! In this issue, we describe Ubuntu's new features and take a special look at uTouch, Ubuntu's new multi-touch framework. Plus, interviews with Chris Kenyon and Mark Shuttleworth point to new directions.

Issue #8 (Spring 2011): Rock & Roll

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In this issue, we take a special look at Ubuntu apps that will help you manage your music collection, archive and process digital photos, watermark your images, convert audio files, and even record your electric guitar.

Issue #9 (Summer 2011): Unity

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In this issue, we unwrap the Natty Narwhal release of Ubuntu and take an in-depth look at the controversial Unity desktop. We show you what's changed and what's stayed the same, and we provide tips for getting the most out of this new release.

Issue #10 (Fall 2011): Remote Control

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Ubuntu at a distance. This issue is called Remote Control, and it takes a closer look at recording and remixing with Ardour3. Ubuntu User also goes into more detail comparing the two Mailers, Thunderbird and Evolution.

Issue #11 (Winter 2012): So How is Unity?

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In this issue, we introduce you to the improved Unity desktop. You'll also learn about Gnome 3, and we check in with Rick Spencer, Canonical’s Director of Engineering, on Canonical's relationship with the Ubuntu community.

Issue #12 (Spring 2012): Running on Juju

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We dive into the Ubuntu Cloud with the juju program, charms, and Ubuntu One. We also look at where the menu is headed with Head-Up Display and teach you how to tether your mobile device, animate GIFs, and record Skype calls.

Issue #13 (Summer 2012): Under the Hood of 12.04

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Ubuntu 12.04 boasts Unity improvements and the Head Up Display, updated software, and long-term support. Will the new release help Ubuntu reach its goal of 200 million users by 2015? Upgrade your system and take it for a spin.

Issue #14 (Fall 2012): Photo Finish

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Say “Cheese!” In this issue, we focus on photography. GIMP 2.8 was unveiled in May and boasts impressive updates. We give you a tour of GIMP’s new features. We also offer tricks for touching up images and present five programs for editing RAW photo files.