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Canonical produces Ubuntu, provides commercial services for Ubuntu's users, and works with hardware manufacturers, software vendors and cloud partners to certify Ubuntu.


Canonical
8 February 2008

Obsidian to provide official Ubuntu Linux training in South Africa

Desktop News

Obsidian has partnered with Canonical to provide certified Ubuntu training in South Africa. Obsidian has announced that it will soon commence official training for the 'Ubuntu Certified Professional' programme. Obsidian has concluded an agreement with Canonical Ltd, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu Linux that allows for the company to pro ...


Canonical
14 December 2007

Canonical releases version 1.0 of Bazaar version control tool for efficient developer collaboration

Desktop News

Decentralised version control system eases management of Distributed, out-sourced or open source development projects Canonical Ltd., the commercial sponsor of the Ubuntu and Bazaar projects, today announced the general availability of Bazaar 1.0, a version control system enabling multiple, distributed developers to contribute to software ...


Canonical
3 December 2007

Linux Magazine names Canonical as top 20 companies to watch in 2007

Desktop News

Canonical Ltd today announced that it has been named one of the ‘Top 20 Companies to Watch in 2007’ by Linux Magazine. Canonical was selected as one of the companies best positioned in the coming year to spur Linux and Open Source adoption, while delivering on the immediate needs of the marketplace. Jane Silber, Canonical ...


Canonical
27 November 2007

Canonical announces launch of Launchpad Personal Package Archive service for developers

Desktop News

Adds Mobile Development Capabilities Canonical today announced the general availability 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 additions to the Ubuntu environment on desktop, server and now mobile platforms. The ...


Canonical
20 November 2007

Every student in the Republic of Macedonia to use Ubuntu desktops

Desktop News

Popular Linux Distribution To Appear On More than 180,000 Classroom Desktops Nationwide The Republic of Macedonia Ministry of Education and Science will deploy more than 180,000 workstations running Canonical’s Edubuntu 7.04 as part of its “Computer for Every Child” project. The Republic of Macedonia “Computer for Every Child” project is ...


Canonical
2 November 2007

UDS Boston 2007

Ubuntu Design

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


Canonical
15 October 2007

Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition released

Ubuntu News

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 ...


Canonical
15 October 2007

New Ubuntu 7.10 Variants for KDE Enthusiasts and Educators

Desktop News

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 ...


Canonical
15 October 2007

Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition released

Desktop News

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 ...


Canonical
15 October 2007

Ubuntu 7.10 released, delivering the best of Open Source software

Phone and tablet News

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 ...


Canonical
11 October 2007

Announcing the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 7.10

Desktop News

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 ...


Canonical
11 September 2007

Announcing Ubuntu JeOS for VMware Virtual Appliances

Ubuntu News

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 ...