--- title: Blog posts written by Maria Bonnefon description: Canonical makes open source secure, reliable and easy to use, providing support for Ubuntu and a portfolio of enterprise-grade technologies. Founded in 2004, Canonical operates globally with team members in over 80 countries. url: https://canonical.com/blog/author/maria-bonnefon --- # Maria Bonnefon 4 posts #### [Tendering with Ubuntu](https://canonical.com/blog/tendering-with-ubuntu-2) Why are companies still panic stricken about the use of Linux? When you ask the general public how they feel about Android, Chrome or Chromium, most individuals have few concerns. They tend to cite numerous reasons for choosing a preferred operating system; raving about its superior quality. However, if you ask them how they feel --- Company #### [Windows 10: is it finally time to migrate to Ubuntu?](https://canonical.com/blog/windows-10-is-it-finally-time-to-migrate-to-ubuntu) Public and private enterprises across the world have been using Microsoft Windows for years, but it calls into question whether this is in fact the best choice or simply force of habit? With recent security and performance issues coming to the fore, an increasing number of companies are exploring the benefits of using alternative Operatin --- Desktop #### [Ubuntu pre-installed and in retail worldwide](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-pre-installed-and-in-retail-worldwide) In the early days of Ubuntu, it was always a challenge to promote an OS that was so new and little known to the market; we were often asked ‘Ubun what…?”! Over the years, Canonical has grown rapidly, has innovated even faster and the community has spread the word all across the globe. Today, with --- Company #### [Canonical – Dell launching Ubuntu in China in 1,000+ stores](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-dell-launching-ubuntu-in-china-in-1000-stores) Over the next few weeks Chinese customers will be able to find more ways to purchase Dell computers pre-loaded with Ubuntu throughout even more cities!  With significant success to date, Dell China and Canonical will work closely together to significantly increase the the number of stores selling Ubuntu based PC’s in the Chinese retail ma --- Company