Mark Shuttleworth: Windows 7 for netbooks is not worth the price
Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth who is the man behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution has stated that Windows 7 Starter Edition which is designed for netbooks is not worth the price.
It is crippled and still pricey for what it offers.
Canonical is all set [...]
Ubuntu 9.10 RC edition released
Canonical picked an interesting date to launch the release candidate edition of Ubuntu 9.10. It was launched on the same day Windows 7 was launched globally.
Ubuntu 9.10 RC edition is now available as a free download.
This release of Ubuntu Linux Distribution has been codenamed Karmic Koala.
Ubuntu developers are [...]
IBM Client for Smart Work launched in USA
IBM and Canonical have together launched their IBM Client for Smart Work solution in the US market.
It was already being offered in South Africa.
The two companies said that the demand for this product was strong in USA so they decided to launch it here.
The [...]
The IBM Client for Smart Work aimed at South Africa
Canonical and IBM are working together to market Linux operating system in the African market.
The companies are now offering The IBM Client for Smart Work solution in South Africa.
This solution combines the power of on-premise components with cloud computing.
Ubuntu Founder Mark Shuttleworth [...]
Microsoft finally admits Linux is a threat!
Microsoft has till now never admitted Linux as a threat to their Windows business.
The company is now changing that stance now.
Microsoft has stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that Red Hat and Canonical (Ubuntu) are competitors to their Windows client business.
This is [...]
Ubuntu One is the cloud for your Ubuntu OS
Canonical is now providing a proprietary cloud based storage application and service named Ubuntu One for the users of their Ubuntu operating system.
This service is currently in beta and is invitation only.
Ubuntu One is designed to enable the Ubuntu users to store and sync files online [...]
ShipIt now accepting requests for Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) CDs
If you want to get your hands on a free Ubuntu installation disk, ShipIt is the best way to proceed.
ShipIt service is operated by Canonical who are the maintainers of this popular Ubuntu distribution.
The service is now accepting requests for Ubuntu 9.04 edition.
No options [...]
DiggBar updated to pacify web publishers
Digg has announced some updates to their recently launched DiggBar web based toolbar that are aiming to resolve any complaints that web publishers might have with the service.
Digg said that they are continuing to use source URL as the preferred version of the URL on their own web pages. [...]
IBM launches Virtual Linux Desktop
IBM is collaborating with Virtual Bridges and Canonical to offer a new Linux-based virtual desktop solution.
This package has totally bypassed the need to use Microsoft applications.
They are showcasing it as an alternative to Windows operating system.
The package runs applications like web browsers, word processors, spreadsheets from a virtual desktop [...]
Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope Alpha 1 out!
The developers behind the Ubuntu Linux Distribution have now made available the first alpha release of their next update Jaunty Jackalope.
This is the first test release in the usual Ubuntu development cycle for this next update to Ubuntu OS.
They usually have six Alphas, one Beta, and a final Release [...]
