Canonical
Canonical produces Ubuntu, provides commercial services for Ubuntu's users, and works with hardware manufacturers, software vendors and cloud partners to certify Ubuntu.
1489 posts by Canonical
Cloud and server
Hadoop Buyer’s Guide
by Canonical on 29 October 2013
Big Data comes with big choices, in every way! From the tools you use to the investment you make in people and infrastructure. Although Hadoop is arguably the...
Ubuntu
Indented styles and the Ubuntu shape
by Canonical on 25 October 2013
Since we released the initial demo of Ubuntu on phones, we’ve been looking at refining the whole Suru theme — the theme on Ubuntu for phones and tablets — and...
Ubuntu
App Design Clinic #3
by Canonical on 23 October 2013
Today’s clinic included: A discussion of launcher placement, Brad Well’s Bible app – general design guidance Michael Zanetti’s uAuthenticator app – general...
Phone and tablet
What’s the future for open source mobile platforms?
by Canonical on 18 October 2013
GMIC and Mobile Monday are only a few days away, and we’ll be there. Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu, will be speaking at GMIC about “the future of the...
Desktop
Latest Ubuntu 13.10 includes first step to mobile / PC convergence
by Canonical on 17 October 2013
13.10 desktop gains Smart Scopes and performance improvements from mobile and desktop convergence effort, paving the way for full converge across all devices....
Cloud and server
Ubuntu 13.10 delivers faster cloud setup and management for scale-out environments
by Canonical on 10 October 2013
Ubuntu Server 13.10 is available from 17th October; first fully supported release of the new OpenStack Havana, with faster node installation and a new version...
Cloud and server
Deploying web applications using Juju on EC2 (Part 2/3)
by Canonical on 7 October 2013
The goal of this tutorial series is to demonstrate the power of Juju service orchestration for deploying web applications and infrastructure services. Juju is...
Cloud and server
Deploying web applications using Juju on EC2 (Part 1/3)
by Canonical on 26 September 2013
The goal of this tutorial series is to demonstrate the power of Juju service orchestration for deploying web applications and infrastructure services in the...
Ubuntu
Wednesday App Clinic – Update
by Canonical on 26 September 2013
Over the last few weeks, we’ve enjoyed running 2 Wednesday App Clinics. Thanks to all those who sent us their apps and questions. It’s been a fantastic...
Phone and tablet
Creating Evernote on Ubuntu for smartphones
by Canonical on 19 September 2013
The Ubuntu community has been supporting app development for Ubuntu on phones since its launch in January. Volunteer developers have contributed significant...
Cloud and server
Charm Championship to be judged by industry leaders
by Canonical on 19 September 2013
As we approach the final month of the Juju Charm Championship, we’re excited to announce the panel of expert judges who will be reviewing submissions and...
Desktop
HP releases Ubuntu loaded machines in 1,500 stores in China
by Canonical on 17 September 2013
Ubuntu’s retail presence has grown again as HP brings a range of laptops pre-installed with a Chinese-centric version of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS to over 1,500 of its...