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Ubuntu Linux says bye-bye Windows on netbooks
"It took me almost no time to adapt to Ubuntu and become at ease with using it. In fact, this entire column was written and published under Ubuntu running on the MSI Wind. No Windows needed around here!"
Ubuntu gets desktop support for small businesses - ZDNet.co.uk
"The company, which sponsors Ubuntu, already sold helpdesk services for enterprise users. However, the new Desktop Support Services, announced on Friday, are largely aimed at "small businesses looking for a cost-effective alternative to Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac", Canonical said in a statement."
Linux PR: Canonical to Offer Ubuntu Desktop Support and Services
"Canonical, the founder of the Ubuntu project, announced today it has launched new support services for individuals using Ubuntu desktop - and small businesses looking for cost effective alternatives to Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac."
The Stylish Ubuntu Desktop | Lifehacker Australia
"Reader naaamo2004’s Ubuntu desktop proves that Linux can be slick, stylish, and functional all at the same time."
Install Firefox 3.5 in Ubuntu 9.04 using Ubuntuzilla | Tombuntu
"Ubuntuzilla can integrate the new version of Firefox into your system as well as undo its changes if you want to go back. All your extensions, bookmarks, plugins, and settings should transfer over to the new version."
Lifehacker - Install Firefox 3.5 on Ubuntu with One Command - Ubuntu
"Because it needs to be approved, customized, and otherwise vetted by the maintainers of Ubuntu Linux's repositories, the just-released Firefox 3.5 isn't officially available on that system. With one terminal command, though, open-sourcers can grab and install a working copy."
Mono Position Statement (Ubuntu)
"Given the above, the Ubuntu Technical Board sees no reason to exclude Mono or applications based upon it from the archive, or from the default installation set."
Ubuntu 9.04 as slick as Windows 7, Mac OS X | Business Tech - CNET News
"Looking back to the genesis of Ubuntu 9.04 six months ago, I suspect that its subtle but powerful changes are due to the new user interface team that Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth said at the time he would put in place. If so, that team has already earned its paychecks and even more, and we're looking forward to seeing what another six months of development will produce."
'Jaunty Jackalope' Ubuntu 9.04 Sets Out to Conquer Cloud, Netbook Territory
"This release, also known as the Jaunty Jackalope, is fairly modest in terms of new features, but it sets out to tackle new territories on the netbook and cloud fronts. Jaunty is a great fit for desktops and notebooks, and can perform well in server implementations as well."
Canonical Blog » Blog Archive » Microsoft, FUD and the netbook market
"Brandon Le Blanc from Microsoft posted an interesting post about Netbooks and Linux last week. While we agreed with his comments about customers wanting choice and looking for outstanding hardware options, we disagree with much of his analysis and unsurprisingly the overall ’spin’ of the post."
Shuttleworth: Windows 7 Is an Opportunity for Linux - InternetNews.com
"Microsoft might be betting big on Windows 7, the next version of its flagship operating system, but to Ubuntu Linux founder Mark Shuttleworth, the upcoming release is really an opportunity for Linux to shine."
Are open source developers too dominant? Ubuntu, Firefox prove yes | The Toybox | ZDNet.com
Don't agree at all. The point of "release early, release often" is to make evolutionary changes, saving the really big things for background work and major point releases. I will say that the latest FF seems a bit buggy on my Mac, but I haven't noticed much in the way of performance degradation.
Ubuntu now has 'cloud computing inside' | The Wisdom of Clouds - CNET News
"In a posting on the ubuntu-devel-announce list Friday, Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu, announced that Ubuntu 9.10 will be code-named Karmic Koala. As usual, efforts surrounding the Linux distribution are divided between two target deployments, desktop and server. The desktop goals are primarily around "first impressions," with Shuttleworth indicating that "boot will be beautiful." He also promises that the appearance of Ubuntu will change significantly"
Ubuntu's next release: Karmic Koala - InternetNews:The Blog - Sean Michael Kerner
"Yup you read that right. Ubuntu is workin on cloud stuff including the development of a build your own cloud technology called Eucalyptus."
Ubuntu and Its Leader Set Sights on the Mainstream - NYTimes.com
"Created just over four years ago, Ubuntu (pronounced oo-BOON-too) has emerged as the fastest-growing and most celebrated version of the Linux operating system, which competes with Windows primarily through its low, low price: $0."
Ubuntu Remains Best Linux Distribution for Desktops
"The latest version of Canonical’s Linux distribution, Ubuntu 8.10, still outshines the Linux desktop offerings from Red Hat and Novell, and is the best open-source alternative to Microsoft and Apple operating systems. However, both Red Hat’s Enterprise Linux and Novell’s SUSE distributions are ahead of Ubuntu 8.10 in the server space."
Ubuntu on the Asus Eee PC: Part 1 (or How to run a functional Ubuntu install off a USB drive) | Sample the Web
"I’ve been combing over various guides and instructions online for installing Ubuntu on the Asus Eee PC (*), and I ran into a few kinks along the way since I don’t have a USB CD-ROM to install from and opted for a USB flash drive instead, so I thought I’d write the process out in this post in the hopes of helping those of you out there who are thinking about taking the plunge, but unsure of how it’s going to work. All of this information is available elsewhere, but I found it somewhat scattered, so I’m documenting it all here for my future self."
Nowhere but here...: OpenSim on half a buck a day
"I recently decided to see what the big deal was about OpenSim. After initially installing it on my desktop computer and connecting to it with the latest Release Candidate viewer, I decided to try to set it up on an inexpensive hosting account to see how feasible it was to run a real sim live on the Internet. Today's blog post talks a bit about how I did it, it's not a how-to guide, and you'll probably need to be a bit of a Linux geek to follow along, but hopefully you find it interesting."
Shuttleworth: Open-source desktops need a facelift | Tech News on ZDNet
"Canonical, the leading backer of the Ubuntu version of Linux, is hiring a team to help make open-source software on the desktop more appealing and easier to use. The company plans to sign up designers and specialists in user experience and interaction to lead Canonical's work on usability and to contribute to other free and open-source desktop-environment projects, including Gnome and KDE, Mark Shuttleworth, Canonical chief executive and founder of the Ubuntu project, wrote in a blog post on Wednesday."
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