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Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith

43 posts

Product Manager

Oliver Smith
13 December 2023

Performance engineering on Ubuntu leaps forward with frame pointers by default in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Cloud and server Article

Today Canonical is raising the bar for performance and observability by enabling frame pointers by default in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. ...

Oliver Smith
11 December 2023

End of year review: Ubuntu Desktop in 2023

Desktop Article

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on the evolution of Ubuntu Desktop over the last twelve months. ...

Oliver Smith
20 October 2023

Unleash the power of GPU: Ubuntu WorkSpaces now support Graphics G4dn bundles

Desktop Article

We are excited to announce a significant upgrade to our Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces offering. From today, Ubuntu WorkSpaces now support GPU-based Graphics.g4dn and GraphicsPro.g4dn bundles, unlocking new opportunities for creativity and innovation on Amazon WorkSpaces. Since the launch of Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces in September 2022, we’ ...

Oliver Smith
12 October 2023

Ubuntu Desktop 23.10: Mantic Minotaur deep dive

Desktop Article

Ubuntu Desktop 23.10 is bristling with new features, not all of them visible at first glance. Join us on a deep dive of the highlights. ...

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! ...

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