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UDS Boston 2007

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

Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition released

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 download on Thursday 18 Oc

New Ubuntu 7.10 Variants for KDE Enthusiasts and Educators

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 latest versions wi

Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition released

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 commercial sponsor of

Ubuntu 7.10 released, delivering the best of Open Source software

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, Ubuntu 7.10 is our best

Announcing the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 7.10

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 release. We conside

Announcing Ubuntu JeOS for VMware Virtual Appliances

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 inherent in an operatin

Dell answers customer calls for Linux in Europe

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

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 assist system adminis

Canonical announces beta of Launchpad ‘Personal Package Archive’

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 sets of packages, an

Canonical announces details of Ubuntu for mobile internet devices

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 for the project hav

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

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 and TraiCen Computer Training & Consulting partner in German

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 Courses 1 & 2, will assi

Dell to offer Ubuntu

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 founder Mark Shuttlewor

Canonical and Savoir-Faire Linux training partnership

Canonical Ltd, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, today announced it has signed an agreement with Savoir-Faire to deliver 'Ubuntu Certified Professional' (UCP) training in Canada. Savoir-Faire will deliver official courses in Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa-Gatineau from May 2007. Two five day courses, Ubuntu Professional Courses 1 & 2, will a

Canonical and Eureca Training Center partnership

Canonical and Eureca Training Center partner to deliver Ubuntu Certified Professional training in Russia Canonical Ltd, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, today announced it has signed an agreement with Eureca Training Center to deliver 'Ubuntu Certified Professional' (UCP) training in Russia. Eureca will deliver official courses in St. Pe