Blog posts written by Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith
29 August 2023

How New Mexico State University accelerates compliant federal research with Ubuntu

Cloud and server Article

New federal compliance rules meant that NMSU Physical Science Laboratory needed a new operating system. Learn more about why they chose Ubuntu. ...

Oliver Smith
25 August 2023

Ubuntu Desktop: charting a course for the future

Desktop Article

In this post we share our values and vision for Ubuntu Desktop, and how this framework can help structure and support our collaboration with the community. ...

Oliver Smith
7 August 2023

Making a move: How migrating to Ubuntu saved a life insurance company 60% in costs

Cloud and server Article

Tech Mahindra details how their partnership with Canonical enabled them to shift the balance for a major Fortune 500 life insurance company. ...

Oliver Smith
6 July 2023

Comparing Ubuntu vs macOS for enterprise developers

Desktop Article

Choosing the right operating system for your enterprise developers is a strategic choice. Ubuntu vs macOS, which is right for you? ...

Oliver Smith
14 June 2023

How we improved testing Ubuntu on WSL – and how you can too!

Ubuntu Article

We’ve created a set of new GitHub actions to improve testing on WSL and deliver a robust Ubuntu experience for Windows developers. Try them yourself today! ...

Oliver Smith
31 May 2023

Ubuntu Core as an immutable Linux Desktop base

Desktop Article

Join us as we discuss the architecture of immutable operating systems and the role of Ubuntu Core in the future of the immutable Linux desktop. ...

Oliver Smith
23 May 2023

Linux for schools: why use Ubuntu for education

Desktop Article

How Ubuntu Desktop combines hardware support, administrative and productivity tools to empower students and keep control in the hands of educators. ...

Oliver Smith
20 April 2023

Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 release roundup

Desktop Article

Packed with new features, Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 includes new tools for gamers, developers and organisations. Join us on a tour of the highlights! ...

Oliver Smith
17 April 2023

The Firefox snap: Updates and Upgrades

Desktop Article

Improvements to desktop snap updates and Raspberry Pi performance headline our latest roundup for Firefox improvements for Ubuntu Desktop. ...

Oliver Smith
3 April 2023

Closing the digital divide with Compudopt and Ubuntu Desktop

Desktop Article

A technical deep-dive into how Compudopt uses Ubuntu Desktop to resurrect older hardware and empower youth and their communities. ...

Oliver Smith
15 March 2023

The Lunar Lobster has landed ahead of Ubuntu 23.04

Desktop Article

Prepare your desktop for the arrival of Ubuntu 23.04 with the reveal of our official Lunar Lobster wallpapers and the winners of our community competition. ...

Oliver Smith
26 January 2023

How Ubuntu Pro delivers enhanced security and manageability for Linux Desktop users

Desktop Article

This week Ubuntu Pro entered general availability, giving Ubuntu users access to expanded security coverage on top of key enterprise management features. ...

Oliver Smith

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