Linux Mint 8 “Helena” edition released
Linux Mint developers have released the latest edition of this popular Ubuntu based distribution.
The developers said in a blog posting:
The 8th release of Linux Mint comes with numerous bug fixes and a lot of improvements. In particular Linux Mint 8 comes with support for OEM installs, a brand new Upload [...]
Canonical is working with Google on Chrome OS
Canonical has revealed that they have been working with Google on their recently showcased Chrome OS.
Canonical is contributing engineering to Google’s project under a contract signed between the two companies.
Canonical is of course the company behind the hugely popular Ubuntu Linux distribution.
Ubuntu and Chrome [...]
Facebook launches New Photo Uploader Prototype
Facebook is one of the most popular photo sharing web services on the web.
The process of uploading photos to Facebook has been less than impressive.
The developers have decided to change it with the launch of a new prototype product named… well… New Photo Uploader.
It would replace the [...]
Google Wave Notifier for Windows OS
Google Wave Notifier is well something that was much in demand.
It is an application for the Windows platform that does exactly what it says.
It runs in the background and alerts you of any updates on your Google Wave account.
Google officially does not provide any kind of alert facility for Google [...]
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 [...]
Ubuntu 9.10 alpha 6 released as work on beta begins
Ubuntu 9.10 is scheduled to arrive next month and this edition is again focused a lot on improving the speed of the OS.
Ars Technica has revealed that it can boot up on a decent system with a solid state drive in as little as 5 [...]
Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx announced
Mark Shuttleworth last week announced that they Ubuntu 10.04 released would be called Lucid Lynx.
He announced the name at the Atlanta Linux Fest.
The previous names selected for different Ubuntu editions are:
Hardy Heron,
Dapper Drake,
Breezy Badger,
Karmic Koala
The next edition of Ubuntu is of course slated for launch in October 2009 [...]
