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 [...]
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 now available with Ubuntu
Dell has announced that they are now offering their Inspiron Mini 10 netbook with Linux option.
The company said that they are also working on offering more options like more RAM and an ATSC TV tuner.
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 was already available with Windows XP operating system. [...]
Ubuntu Linux 9.04 Netbook Remix designed for netbooks
Canonical is targeting netbook market with the launch of the special edition Ubuntu Linux 9.04 Netbook Remix.
This edition of Ubuntu is designed specifically for use on netbooks.
Netbooks are the cheap laptops which are designed to be used as a second machine at home.
These low power machines [...]
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 [...]
Portable Ubuntu: Run Ubuntu as a Windows application
If you thought Wubi was cool, this might be something amazing.
Wubi lets you install Ubuntu on your machine without creating any partitions.
Portable Ubuntu on the other hand enables you to run Ubuntu inside Windows.
No installation is required and it can even run from a USB flash drive [...]
OpenSUSE project moves to eight-month release cycle
Ubuntu developers release a new version every six months.
Now, OpenSuse developers are moving to a eight month release cycle.
They have for now released a roadmap for the 11.2 release along with the schedule for the next several releases.
OpenSUSE developers said that they believe eight months is [...]
Ubuntu 9.10 named Karmic Koala
Mark Shuttleworth has officially named the 9.10 edition of Ubuntu as Karmic Koala.
Ubuntu Karmic Koala would be released in October this year.
The official announcement had this to say on this release:
“When you are looking for inspiration beyond the looming Jaunty feature freeze, I hope you’ll think of the Koala, our [...]
HP releases a UI pack for Ubuntu Linux on Netbooks
US based personal computer manufacturer HP has released a custom version of Ubuntu Linux which is designed for use on netbooks.
This version has been developed for the company’s own HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition.
It features a customized screen with different elements such as a search [...]
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, Ubuntu 7.10, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS required to be patched
Ubuntu developers have revealed security issues in three editions:
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS,
Ubuntu 7.10,
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
The problems also affect the corresponding versions of Kubuntu, Edubuntu, and Xubuntu.
They are suggesting the users of these editions to upgrade some specific components.
Details here: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu 8.04.2 LTS released
The developers behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution have released their Ubuntu 8.04.2 LTS.
This is the second maintenance update to Ubuntu’s 8.04 LTS release.
It is available in several versions for desktops and servers.
This maintenance release comes loaded with over 200 updates.
The aim is to make it easier for users to [...]
