Blog posts written by Canonical

Canonical
2 November 2007

UDS Boston 2007

Design Ubuntu

Spent the last week in Boston at FOSSCamp and the Ubuntu Developer Summit. Obligatory group picture

Canonical
2 November 2007

Canonical
15 October 2007

Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition released

News Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7.10 delivers platform for rapid server deployment to developers and businesses Canonical Ltd. announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition that provides developers and businesses with a platform for development and deployment in the data centre. Ubuntu 7.10 will be available for free...

Canonical
15 October 2007

New Ubuntu 7.10 Variants for KDE Enthusiasts and Educators

News Desktop

Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu Now Include Thin Client Improvements, Preview of KDE 4 Beta To coincide with the Ubuntu 7.10 launch, Canonical Ltd. announced today the upcoming availability of updates to Edubuntu, Kubuntu, and Xubuntu derivatives, including advanced thin client capabilities and a KDE 4 Beta tech preview. The...

Canonical
15 October 2007

Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition released

News Desktop

Ubuntu 7.10 Adds Enhanced User Interface, Integrated Desktop Search, Plug and Play Printing Canonical Ltd. today announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition, further improving the desktop Linux experience. Ubuntu 7.10 will be available for free download on Thursday 18 October. Canonical is the...

Canonical
15 October 2007

Ubuntu 7.10 released, delivering the best of Open Source software

News Phone and tablet

Canonical Ltd. announced today the upcoming availability of version 7.10 of the Ubuntu Server, Desktop, Kubuntu and Edubuntu Editions. All will be available for free download on Thursday 18 October. Canonical is the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu. Ubuntu makes no distinction between community and enterprise editions,...

Canonical
15 October 2007

Canonical
11 October 2007

Announcing the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 7.10

News Desktop

The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the Release Candidate for version 7.10 of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Gobuntu, and Xubuntu codenamed “Gutsy Gibbon”. The Release Candidate includes installable live Desktop CDs, server images, alternate text-mode installation CDs, and an upgrade wizard for users of the current stable...

Canonical
11 October 2007

Canonical
11 September 2007

Announcing Ubuntu JeOS for VMware Virtual Appliances

News Ubuntu

Canonical Ltd., the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, today announced the availability of its Ubuntu JeOS (Just Enough Operating System) edition. Ubuntu JeOS (pronounced “Juice”) is an efficient variant of the popular desktop and server operating system, configured specifically for virtual appliances. “The efficiencies...

Canonical
11 September 2007

Canonical
6 August 2007

Dell answers customer calls for Linux in Europe

News Desktop

Dell today unveiled two consumer PCs in Europe – the Inspiron 6400n and the Inspiron 530n – with the Ubuntu 7.04 Linux operating system factory installed. Available now in the United Kingdom, Germany and France, the systems are Dell’s first steps to meet the needs of the Linux enthusiast community outside of the United States.

Canonical
6 August 2007

Canonical
3 August 2007

Canonical and Altkom Akademia partner to deliver Ubuntu Certified Professional training in Poland

News Desktop

Canonical Ltd, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, today announced it has signed an agreement with Altkom Akademia to deliver 'Ubuntu Certified Professional' (UCP) training in Poland. Altkom will deliver official courses in Warsaw starting in September 2007. Two five day courses, Ubuntu Professional Courses 1 & 2, will...

Canonical
3 August 2007

Canonical
22 July 2007

Canonical announces beta of Launchpad ‘Personal Package Archive’

News Desktop

Canonical today announced the beta release of the Launchpad Personal Package Archive (PPA) service, a new way for developers to build and publish packages of their code, documentation, artwork, themes and other contributions to free software. Individuals and teams can each have a PPA, allowing groups to collaborate on...

Canonical
22 July 2007

Canonical
7 June 2007

Canonical announces details of Ubuntu for mobile internet devices

News Phone and tablet

Canonical Ltd., the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, announced more details on Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded Edition at Computex 2007 in Taipei. Following discussions at the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Seville Spain and a great response from the developer community generally, the target specifications and technical milestones...

Canonical
7 June 2007

Canonical
23 May 2007

Ubuntu 7.04 wins a “100 Best Products of 2007 Award” from PC World

News Desktop

Ubuntu 7.04, commercially sponsored by Canonical Ltd., was honored by PC World with a 100 Best Products of 2007 Award. The article is available now on PCWorld.com, and will also be featured in the July 2007 issue of PC World, which hits newsstands June 12. Ubuntu is the award-winning Linux distribution for the desktop, laptop,

Canonical
23 May 2007

Canonical
17 May 2007

Canonical and TraiCen Computer Training & Consulting partner in German

News Desktop

Canonical Ltd, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, today announced it has signed an agreement with TraiCen Computer Training & Consulting to deliver ‘Ubuntu Certified Professional’ (UCP) training in Germany. TraiCen will deliver official courses in Muenster from August 2007. Two five day courses, Ubuntu Professional...

Canonical
17 May 2007

Canonical
1 May 2007

Dell to offer Ubuntu

News Desktop

LONDON, 1st May 2007 – Canonical and Dell are pleased to announce a partnership to offer Ubuntu 7.04 on select desktop and notebook products. This is a tremendous step forward for Ubuntu, our users and customers. More about the announcement is available on the Dell website, including a video interview with Ubuntu’s...

Canonical
1 May 2007