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Google+ social networking

Google+ (pronounced and sometimes written as Google Plus, sometimes abbreviated as G+) is a social networking and identity service

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Desktop Client for Google+ and Hangout

Is there any app that I can use to do Google Hangout from within my Ubuntu Desktop like Skype? Also, How can I integrate Google+ account with Ubuntu?
TheKojuEffect
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My webcam is not working with Google+ Hangout, can I make it work?

I just got an invitation for Google+, the video conference feature "hangout" is the first feature I checked out, and unfortunately the webcam is not working, the mic and speakers work ok. When I started it, it recquired me to install a new version…
suli8
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Google+ integration for the new Friends App

On Ubuntu 13.04, I do not see a way to integrate Google+ feed data into the Friends app. This option is available for Twitter and Facebook. Is Google+ feed data integration on the cards anytime soon? Thanks
iruvar
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Is there a Google+ notificator available as indicator in Unity?

I think it would be beautiful to have an indicator in Unity tray, counting Google+ notifications (orange on black, like in Google bar). Where can I find it?
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Can Shotwell publish RAW CR2 photos?

Can Shotwell be configured to publish the CR2 file to Google instead of the JPEG? I was extremely disappointed to discover that all the time I spend publishing photos was wasted because it used the JPEG versions! Unfortunately the files it uploads…
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Opening external links in Google+

Why can't i open external links from within Google+? Tried with Firefox and Chrome (even without addons and with new clean profiles) When I click a link, it opens in a new tab and tries to load, but eventually stops with a (translated from…
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How do I prevent Unity from displaying my photos from Facebook and Google+?

The title pretty much says it all. I don't want to see my "friends'" pictures, if i don't want to. I tried to install unity-next following a tutorial from omgubuntu.co.uk, I removed all of its dependencies, but something might have gotten by me,…
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Installation of webapps Google+ and Grooveshark

I'm using Ubuntu 12.10 and I'm having trouble installing some webapps (especially Google+ and Grooveshark). The firefox is in its most recent version and offers no option to install them. Thank you for your attention and help.
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I can not access Google Plus with Firefox and Chrome/Chromium but I can with Midori/Epiphany, how can I solve it?

I'm having this weird issue where I can access G+ only with Epiphany and Midori. With Firefox and Chrome/Chromium I have several problems opening the page, and when it opens doesn't work properly. ¿Any idea of what can it be or how to solve it?
Ángel Araya
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Native Ubuntu (libnotify) notifications from Google+ (plus) What's happening?

After Ubuntu 12.10 fresh install I'm sometimes seeing native Ubuntu notifications from the Google+ "Explore tab". This happens (as far as I know) only when I'm logged onto the G+ website. It seems they appear in the order just like they are posted…
Jan D.
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What is the convenient way to take a screenshot and share it to Google+?

What is the convenient way to take a screenshot and share it to Google+? I tried Shutter but it doesn't have a plugin to share to Google+. I also tried to install Nanoshot, but I got E: Unable to locate package nanoshot. So is there any other…
Evan Hu
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How to export from Digikam to Google+

Digikam is an excellent photo management program which has built in support to easily export images to PicassaWeb. Picassa is now owned by Google, who are deprecating it in favour of Google Plus. How can we easily use Digikam to export to Google…
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Skype and Google+ on Ubuntu 13.10

I am thinking about installing Ubuntu 13.10 in my computer, but I am afraid because I must use vídeo chat with Skype... I've seen few pictures of someone's image using Skype, but does it really work easily? And what about Google+? Thank you!
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