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Nkeiruka Whenu
28 May 2025

The 2025 Frankfurt Engineering Sprint: What did you miss?

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If you have ever wondered what goes on when your friends say that they’re going on a “Business trip” abroad, then allow me to spill the beans 🫘. Let’s recap what you may have missed from Canonical’s Frankfurt Engineering Sprint this May, shall we? My name is Nkeiruka, and I work as a Software Engineer

Nkeiruka Whenu
28 May 2025

Ben Hoyt
13 May 2025

Canonical + thanks.dev = giving back to open source developers

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Canonical has committed to donating US$120,000 to open source developers over the next 12 months (using thanks.dev).

Ben Hoyt
13 May 2025

Aaron Prisk
12 March 2025

Among the waves: Plucky Puffin

Article Desktop

Not to be confused with the titular Linux mascot and seabird cousin, the penguin, puffins are another distinctively colorful and whimsical nautical avian. Over the centuries, these beaky birds have been given numerous nicknames and monikers like the “sea parrot” and the harlequinesque appearance of their facial feathers...

Aaron Prisk
12 March 2025

ilvipero
21 January 2025

Ubuntu Summit 2024 Reflections

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As we move into 2025, we wanted to reflect on the crowning event of the year: the Ubuntu Summit. Just over two months ago, we celebrated Ubuntu’s 20th birthday in The Hague, the Netherlands. We’re still buzzing from the electric atmosphere you all brought to this event, as we came together to showcase what open

ilvipero
21 January 2025

Jason Nucciarone
18 June 2024

Ubuntu Summit 2024

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We are excited to announce that Ubuntu Summit 2024 will be held in The Hague, the Netherlands this October 25 – 27th! The Ubuntu Summit for the last two years has served as a showcase for the innovative and the ambitious. We aim to shine a light on those who are not satisfied with the

Jason Nucciarone
18 June 2024

Aaron Prisk
19 March 2024

The Coronation of a New Mascot: Noble Numbat

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On the eve of our 20th anniversary we are thrilled to present the Noble Numbat, the mascot for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Aaron Prisk
19 March 2024

ilvipero
1 December 2023

Ubuntu Summit 2023 Reflections

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We have just returned from the stunning city of Riga, where Canonical hosted the Ubuntu Summit 2023, and we are still buzzing with the energy from meeting so many of you. Preparing this event was a team effort. A small team of us have been meeting for months, brainstorming ideas, preparing huge to-do lists, and

ilvipero
1 December 2023

Bill Wear
18 October 2023

The soul of open source

Article People and culture

The power of community-backed open source: a Canonical perspective The open-source advantage Open-source software offers unparalleled freedom to use, modify, and distribute code. But freedom comes with responsibilities, often making it challenging for businesses and organisations to manage and support these...

Bill Wear
18 October 2023

Daniele Procida
17 October 2023

Canonical at DjangoCon Africa

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DjangoCon Africa (Zanzibar, 6-11 November 2023) takes place for the very first time this year: a pan-African DjangoCon to join the family of DjangoCons that take place in Europe, the USA and Australia each year. Canonical will be sponsoring the conference, and we’ll be there with talks and workshops. Open-source...

Daniele Procida
17 October 2023

Bill Wear
16 October 2023

A call for community

Article Cloud and server

Introduction Open source projects are a testament to the possibilities of collective action. From small libraries to large-scale systems, these projects rely on the volunteer efforts of communities to evolve, improve, and sustain. The principles behind successful open source projects resonate deeply with the...

Bill Wear
16 October 2023

Aaron Prisk
21 September 2023

Join Canonical and the Ubuntu Community at UbuCon LA

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UbuCon LA is an annual gathering of free and open source enthusiasts, experts and industry leaders all coming together in Latin America. Since 2010, the conference has rotated between different countries in the region with this year’s event taking place in Medellín, Colombia. Folks who attend can expect to find a broad...

Aaron Prisk
21 September 2023

Aaron Prisk
21 June 2023

Why you should attend the Ubuntu Summit

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We are very excited about the upcoming Ubuntu Summit 2023! This year, we’ll be gathering in the beautiful city of Riga, Latvia, from November 3rd-5th. There are many reasons to attend the Ubuntu Summit, including electrifying talks from industry leaders, invigorating hands-on workshops, and a unique opportunity to...

Aaron Prisk
21 June 2023

Philipp Kewisch
15 June 2023

KDE, Ubuntu, and a Million Reasons Why Snaps are Important: Akademy 2023

Article Ubuntu

Join us in Thessaloniki this July for KDE Akademy! Witness the convergence of Ubuntu’s passion for user-friendly, cutting-edge technology with KDE’s innovative spirit. Engage in inspiring discussions and envision the future of the open-source community with us.

Philipp Kewisch
15 June 2023

Aaron Prisk
5 June 2023

Ubuntu Summit 2023 – Call for Proposals

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Do you have a revolutionary project that’s pushing the boundaries of the open source landscape? Are you an inspiring community leader who’s building a sustainable coalition for the future? Is your passion for education and advocacy helping foster the next generation of innovators? If you answered YES to any of these...

Aaron Prisk
5 June 2023

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