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Canonical produces Ubuntu, provides commercial services for Ubuntu's users, and works with hardware manufacturers, software vendors and cloud partners to certify Ubuntu.


Canonical
10 September 2013

Critical workloads, private deployments and market opportunities abound in the cloud

Article Cloud and server

In our annual Server and Cloud Survey we asked over 5,800 Ubuntu users from six continents to share their experience of using Ubuntu server and cloud, as well as how they use cloud and plans for the future. The 2013 results just in revealed some interesting themes around cloud adoption, deployments and market...

Canonical
10 September 2013


Canonical
10 September 2013

Facebook comes to Ubuntu phone

News Phone and tablet

The Ubuntu community is developing a Facebook application for Ubuntu smartphones ready for launch later this year. It will be an Ubuntu Web App, which takes web based applications, such as Facebook, and enables them to act just like native applications. Web apps integrate with the Ubuntu phone’s interface for functions...

Canonical
10 September 2013


Canonical
10 September 2013

Wednesday App Design Clinic

Design Ubuntu

Since Ubuntu touch was announced, its been fantastic to see the variety of apps you’ve been developing, from shopping lists to word games, to apps that aid your daily commute. As the Ubuntu Touch platform gets bigger and better, myself and the design team have been receiving more requests for feedback on designs, as well

Canonical
10 September 2013


Canonical
10 September 2013

Join in UbuntuVoice: be the voice of millions of Ubuntu users

User Experience Cloud and server

In past years, we have had many Ubuntu users getting involved in helping with our user research. Now we feel it’s time to form a user research network, which we’re calling: UbuntuVoice. So,  if you want to: be the voice of over 20 million Ubuntu users. You will have the opportunities to take part in

Canonical
10 September 2013


Canonical
29 August 2013

OpenStack primer

Article Cloud and server

This short document introduces you to OpenStack and its components, what you can change and customise, and why Ubuntu and OpenStack work so well together.

Canonical
29 August 2013


Canonical
29 August 2013

Top 10 questions about MAAS

Article Cloud and server

This FAQ summarises the most important things you need to know about MAAS (metal-as-a-service). It covers what MAAS is, how it works with other Ubuntu cloud tools, what you can do with it, and how it makes turning your hardware into a cloud a seamless and fast experience. Download factsheet

Canonical
29 August 2013


Canonical
29 August 2013

Top 12 questions about Juju

Article Cloud and server

Why is Juju the most amazing service modelling tool currently available on the market, and why is it the best, easiest, and fastest way to deploy services and applications onto your cloud, manage them with ease, and re-configure them dynamically? How does it differ from conventional configuration management tools, and...

Canonical
29 August 2013


Canonical
29 August 2013

Ubuntu OpenStack Jumpstart

Article Cloud and server

On-site Canonical engineers will help you deploy a reference cloud for your department or company, based on the same technologies that power the Rackspace and HP public clouds: Ubuntu and OpenStack. Ubuntu is the OS of choice for new clouds, both as host and guest. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has unparalleled...

Canonical
29 August 2013


Canonical
29 August 2013

Ubuntu Certified Public Cloud Programme

Article Cloud and server

Joining Canonical’s Certified Public Cloud Programme is the only way to ensure that your customers get the best Ubuntu experience in your public cloud. The programme offers a comprehensive set of tools and services to give you peace of mind and allow for a superior customer service. Read this factsheet to understand...

Canonical
29 August 2013


Canonical
29 August 2013

Ubuntu OpenStack factsheet

Article Cloud and server

Ubuntu OpenStack offers an industry-leading, powerful toolset to enable you to build the most flexible and reliable cloud on OpenStack. What exactly makes up the Ubuntu OpenStack offer? How does Canonical engage with cloud providers, and what can you expect from an Ubuntu OpenStack cloud? This factsheet tells you...

Canonical
29 August 2013


Canonical
27 August 2013

Juju Charm Championship expands with more categories, more prizes

News Cloud and server

The Charm Championship is underway, but there’s still plenty of time to get involved. Today we’re announcing the addition of three new entry categories, each with a $10,000 prize on offer for the most innovative bundle of charms. The full list of categories is now as follows: NEW! Continuous deployment – a bundle of charms

Canonical
27 August 2013


Canonical
23 August 2013

Canonical showcasing Cloud and Desktop solutions at Dell Solutions Summit, Beijing, China

Ubuntu Advantage Ubuntu

We’re excited to announce that Canonical is sponsoring and exhibiting at the forthcoming Dell Solutions Summit, August 27-29th, 2013 in Beijing, China. Danica Han, our Director of Cloud Alliances for APAC, will be speaking at the summit about Canonical’s commitment to the Chinese market, how we meet the specific needs...

Canonical
23 August 2013


Canonical
22 August 2013

Ubuntu Edge thank you

News Phone and tablet

Hi everyone So ends a crazy month. We’ve broken records, we’ve been written and talked about across the world, we’ve worn out our F5 keys, and we’ve learned a lot of invaluable lessons about crowdfunding. Our bold campaign to build a visionary new device ultimately fell short, but we can take away so many positives.

Canonical
22 August 2013


Canonical
20 August 2013

Music app: focus on the content

Featured Ubuntu

Music apps that allow users to switch between player and queue mode can be quite complex. Some challenges of music apps in general: Deep navigation through the music library: Home › Artists › Artist › Album › Play queue Switching between play queue and library And a challenge unique for the Ubuntu phone: Keeping play

Canonical
20 August 2013