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The future of Ubuntu on mobile: Canonical forms carrier group to shape OS
Canonical is hoping to lure mobile operators to back Ubuntu with the promise of having a helping hand in the OS' development.
A third of American adults now own tablet computers
If you thought you were seeing tablet computers everywhere, you were right. Over a third of Americans now own a tablet and more are buying them every day.
System76 introduces new high-end Ubuntu Linux laptops
Want a gaming or workday ready-to-run Ubuntu Linux laptop? System76 has the gear you crave.
Ubuntu declares bug #1 -- 'Microsoft has a majority market share' -- closed
Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth announces that Ubuntu Linux bug #1 -- "Microsoft has a majority market share" -- is closed. Rather than simply boasting of Linux's victory, Shuttleworth offers an olive branch.
From subversive to mainstream: Looking back on 18 years with Linux
It's funny to look back on my personal history with Linux and remember how subversive and alternative it once was. These days, it's just another operating system. That original subversive spark is gone.
Strongbox: Aaron Swartz's last gift to internet privacy
Aaron Swartz is no longer with us, but his last major project, Strongbox, is bringing privacy to internet users.
Canonical to 'dogfood' Ubuntu smartphones before end of May
The team working on Ubuntu's Touch smartphone OS plans to start using it as an everyday phone before the end of the month.
Ubuntu working on new Linux application installer
Does Linux really need another application packaging and installment system? Ubuntu will be adding another one for its Ubuntu Touch smartphones and tablets.
Whether you love or loathe Ubuntu, 13.04 'Raring Ringtail' won't change your mind
A test of the newly-released Ubuntu 13.04 release across four systems shows it's a solid release. But if you've previously been a fan of Ubuntu or feared it, this isn't the release to make you think otherwise.
Ubuntu 13.04: The Linux desktop for everyone (gallery)
Linux power users may not love Ubuntu, but everyone else can.
Ubuntu 13.04 Review: Linux for the average Joe or Jane
Hard core Linux fans won't care for it, but for the average user the new Ubuntu desktop Linux has a lot to offer.
Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) review
Some of the features that were to be included in Ubuntu 13.04 have been shelved in favour of presenting a polished and solid release, with most of the improvements residing behind the scenes. As a result, Raring Ringtail may seem a bit of a disappointment.
Ubuntu 13.04 release: Laying the groundwork for OS' phone and tablet future
The 13.04 release of Ubuntu will be made available tomorrow, with Canonical claiming the release brings improvements designed to support its future as a phone, tablet and PC OS.
Ubuntu Touch betas are ready for testing
Ubuntu Touch, the version of the Linux operating system for smartphones and tablets, is now available.
My experiments with installing Ubuntu 13.04 (pre-release) with UEFI Boot
The Live image is Secure Boot compatible, but the installed system is not?