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From TechRepublic.com…

Desktop-sharing solution TeamViewer now available for Linux | Linux and Open Source | TechRepublic.com: “Yesterday, TeamViewer announced that it is now available on the Linux platform:

The all-in-one TeamViewer for Linux solution offers three connection options. The remote support mode allows IT professionals to take over a distant computer for troubleshooting, problem solving and teamwork. Perfect for sales service, training or webinars, TeamViewer also offers a presentation mode. File transfer, the third connection option, enables the fast and straightforward transfer of information from one computer to the other, regardless of where the two computers are located.”

Songbird 1.7 Beta Adds Video Playback, Windows 7, and SD Card Support – Songbird – Lifehacker: “Windows/Mac/Linux: Open-source, Mozilla-powered media player Songbird just released their first beta of their newest release, adding official Windows 7 support, video playback, and support for syncing to devices that use SD cards for storage.”

Use Dropbox to Sync Your Pidgin Profile Across Multiple PCs – pidgin – Lifehacker: “If you’re a fan of the Pidgin multi-protocol instant messenger client and you use Dropbox to synchronize your files across multiple PCs, you’ll be interested to know that you can sync your Pidgin profile, even from Windows to Linux.”

Bisigi Themes Remix Linux in Eye-Opening Ways – Ubuntu – Lifehacker: “Linux: Finding new, good-looking, and complete themes for Linux systems can be a serious scavenger hunt. The Bisigi Project provides 13 free, well-rounded themes you can install all at once, customized for your monitor size. Take a peek at five of them.”