Why is Ubuntu’s KDE 4 so bait – No really why?

I had to ask this question as I am quite a fan of Ubuntu and have been for some time. Although I have at one time or another fiddled with all the major Linux distros since Warty I stopped distro hopping and settled down, we all have to one day. I have gone from Gnome [...]

2 Minutes for Ubuntu Eye Candy!

When taking a look at “CompizConfig Settings Manager” in Ubuntu it can be a little overwhelming when considering all the possible combinations available to us. Often when you set up a couple effects, it seems that you rarely ever see them, or they have to be self induced. Even when we place an effect on [...]

Is Ubuntu Linux Ready for the Enterprise?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Ubuntu is the leader in the Linux environment and it’s slowly making its way into the mainstream. But is it ready to tackle the enterprise? While there is no chance of Ubuntu overtaking Microsoft Windows’ dominant market share or even making a dent compared to Apple’s Mac OS X, this open-source operating system [...]

Ubuntu: Still Popular?

Back in November of 2007, we wrote an article about the popularity of Ubuntu. At the time, it appeared that Ubuntu was the most popular Linux distribution according to many different web metrics. Of course, there’s no way to say for sure which distro is the most popular and to know exactly how many people [...]

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #148

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #148 for the week June 21st – June 27th, 2009 is available. In this issue we cover: * MOTU Council * New Ubuntu Members * First Paper Cut milestone reached * Tracking Ubuntu Community Issues * Kubuntu Tutorials Day * Introducing the Ubuntu NGO team * Ubuntu Stats [...]

The Mint Newsletter – issue 87

* News about Mint Linux Mint 7 x64 released! Upgrading from the RC is very simple (described in the blog post) mintCast episode 16 A little downtime on the repositories Interview: tech-no-media An interview with Clem following this review * News about Linux Linus Torvalds on 2.6.31 Multitouch for Linux – on Youtube The triumph [...]

LinuxTag 2009: Communtu Eases Ubuntu Installation

Communtu wants to give new installers and Windows converts an easier time with Ubuntu. They will present a webpage with a list of suggested programs to install as a metapackage, including multimedia and proprietary software, and then install it. One of the first presentations in the morning of the first LinuxTag in Berlin was from [...]

Ubuntu may increase Mono-dependent apps

The next release of the popular Ubuntu GNU/Linux distribution may include a third Mono-dependent application by default, a spokesman for Canonical, the parent company for Ubuntu, told iTWire today. Responding to an inquiry about the Canonical policy on Mono, Gerry Carr said: “That’s an interesting question. Really, it is Ubuntu’s board of governance, not Canonical [...]

Kubuntu Tutorials Day will Get You into KDE Programming

Time for another Kubuntu Tutorials Day. Learn about KDE and Kubuntu development in a helpful atmosphere next Monday from 19:00UTC in the #kubuntu-devel IRC freenode channel. We have a lineup of exciting speakers on a range of topics. Read on for the timetable Read more at KDE.news

How to Track Ubuntu Deployments Worldwide

Who’s running Ubuntu — and why? You can find the answers in our WorksWithU 1000 survey and associated research report — which will ultimately track 1000 businesses, schools, government agencies and non-profit organizations running Ubuntu servers, desktops and mobile devices. Here’s some background. To see the the WorksWithU 1000 so far, visit our WorksWithU 1000 [...]