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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
21 February 2012

Ubuntu for Android at MWC: world’s first full-featured desktop on a do

Desktop News

Carry less, do a lot more. All the productivity and apps of the full Ubuntu desktop, built into your Android phone. Canonical today unveiled Ubuntu for Android, bringing the world’s favourite free desktop experience to multi-core Android smartphones docked with a keyboard and monitor. Use Android on the phone and Ubuntu as your desktop, b ...


Canonical
21 February 2012

Enterprise Cloud Strategy: Six Near-Future Scenarios You Need to Consider Today

Ubuntu Cloud

The future of enterprise cloud computing remains uncertain. But if you’re thinking about the best way to make it happen in your organisation, our latest guide is for you.This new, free ebook will show you why Ubuntu is the ideal platform for the enterprise cloud. It takes a look at six technology-driven scenarios that may ...


Canonical
20 February 2012

Sound theme results

Ubuntu Design

First of all, thank you all for your feedback in both the blog post and, most importantly, the survey. Over 2000 surveys were completed, which is amazing. We are really quite overwhelmed with the encouraging feedback received at this stage, so I thought it worth sharing some of the highlights.  Quotes It almost spells out ...


Canonical
16 February 2012

The Unity design process (and how you can play a part in it)

Ubuntu Design

How is Unity designed?  How can I contribute to this process?  Why did you make thus and such decision? The Unity Design Team is frequently asked these questions, and this article aims to de-mystify our design process and highlight the different ways in which volunteer contributions can help improve the Ubuntu user experience. Before divi ...


Canonical
15 February 2012

Sound theme update

Ubuntu Design

Thank you everyone for all your effort, overall it’s an impressive set from such a short deadline! We’ve been busy listening to all your submissions, it’s been a challenge, but the sound samples have been whittled down to a shortlist (of startup sounds only, for now) that we feel meet the pitch brief (or are close ...


Canonical
14 February 2012

Ubuntu Server Survey 2012

Ubuntu Canonical News

The Ubuntu Server Survey is finally ready to be published it makes for a fascinating read. It is the third survey of its kind and again it has been an overwhelming response with over 6,000 completed surveys throughout 2011 and a heartfelt thanks to all who took the time to complete the comprehensive survey. The ...


Canonical
7 February 2012

Ubuntu sound theme design

Ubuntu Design

If you’re as keen as we are that the Ubuntu sound theme is on brand, now is your chance! We are calling for pitches for the Ubuntu sound theme! The brief As Ubuntu expands onto new form factors, with an increasingly definitive visual identity and brand, it is important to ensure that the theme of ...


Canonical
1 February 2012

La Cabine Téléphonique Aquarium

Ubuntu Notes

Because inspiration can come in many ways… I thought you might enjoy this peculiar installation. The fact that it is situated in a public place, and still attracts people after 5 years, makes it worth while. Some pictures. Some videos. Details about the installation.   (via Chris O’Shea) ...


Canonical
31 January 2012

Multi-Monitor Update and Greeter Prototype

Ubuntu Design

We first posted a blog back in December about our work on the multi-monitor experience for Ubuntu. Back then we published the first revision of the Multiple Monitors UX Specification, and got some great feedback. We have taken comments, corrections and suggestions on board, and have come up with an updated multi-monitor specification. The ...


Canonical
31 January 2012

Krux creates revenues from audience data and helps protect privacy

Cloud and server Case study

Ubuntu and AWS cloud used to capture, protect and monetise data across platforms Summary Krux helps website operators responsibly drive new revenues from consumer data while protecting that data from unauthorised skimming and theft. With massive storage and processing requirements, and a rapidly growing customer base, the organisation dec ...


Canonical
30 January 2012

Ubuntu powers online presence for Heart FM, Capital FM and Classic FM

Desktop Case study

Global Radio uses Ubuntu to steamline management and enhance user experience Summary Global Radio, the home of Heart FM, Capital FM and Classic FM, XFM, Choice FM, BigTop40 and LBC is the UK’s premier radio company. To give listeners 24-hour access to the news and music they want, it operates major websites for each of ...


Canonical
27 January 2012

Ubuntu: Designing for a good purpose

Ubuntu Notes

 Ubuntu is the world’s most popular open-source operating system for phones, tablets, PCs, and TVs. It is used by more ...