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Lech Sandecki
23 October 2024

6 facts for CentOS users who are holding on

Cloud and server Article

Considering migrating to Ubuntu from other Linux platforms, such as CentOS? Find six useful facts to get started! ...


Rhys Knipe
22 October 2024

What is Ubuntu used for?

Ubuntu Article

The launch of Ubuntu in 2004 was a step-change for everyday users and developers everywhere. Nicknamed “Ubuntu Linux” in its early days, to differentiate it from its various cousins in the Linux world, it has since lost the need for its surname and grown to become a powerful force. Besides being used by millions of ...


Marina Khachatryan
17 October 2024

Meet our EDU team at EDUCAUSE 2024

Cloud and server Article

We’re excited to announce our participation in EDUCAUSE 2024. ...


Kris Sharma
17 October 2024

Why is Ubuntu Linux the leading choice to replace CentOS for financial services?

Financial Services Article

Financial services are powered by technology. The customer experience is increasingly driven by data, with tailoring of products and services to reflect individual behaviors and preferences. All of this rests on a foundation of secure, stable technology that can support agility and flexibility to adapt to customer needs, whilst at the sam ...


robgibbon
15 October 2024

Apache Spark 4.0 beta release – try it now

Data Platform Article

Apache Spark is a popular framework for developing distributed, parallel data processing applications. Our solution for Apache Spark on Kubernetes has made significant progress in the past year since we launched, adding support for Apache Iceberg, a new GPU accelerated image using the NVIDIA Spark-RAPIDS plugin, and support for the Volcan ...


Rhys Knipe
14 October 2024

20 years of partnership: how our partners help us take Ubuntu across industries, markets and devices

Ubuntu Article

When Ubuntu launched in 2004, one of our goals was to encourage adoption by the Linux community and establish Ubuntu as a reliable and user-friendly distro. Our first partner was the Debian and Linux community, partners that remain with us to this day. However, as Ubuntu became more widely adopted, other organizations would soon take noti ...


Canonical
14 October 2024

Canonical at RISC-V Summit North America 2024

Silicon Article

The RISC-V Summit North America is a premier annual event that brings together the global RISC-V community – including technical, industry, domain, ecosystem and special interest groups who define the architecture’s specifications. All the experts will meet in Santa Clara, California, to share technology breakthroughs, industry milestones ...


mitabhattacharya
11 October 2024

Meet Canonical at OCX 2024 in Mainz, Germany

Ubuntu Article

OCX 2024 is a dynamic and inclusive event hosted by the Eclipse Foundation; every year it brings together diverse open source communities from around the world. This year’s gathering features EclipseCon, the flagship conference, and two exciting new co-located events: the Open Community for Java and the Open Community for Automotive. OCX ...


Canonical
10 October 2024

Canonical Releases Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole

Cloud and server Article

The latest release of Ubuntu delivers a cutting edge kernel and enhanced desktop security. 10 October 2024 Today Canonical announced the release of Ubuntu 24.10, codenamed “Oracular Oriole,” available to download and install from ubuntu.com/download. Ubuntu 24.10 delivers the latest kernel, toolchains and GNOME 47 desktop environment alon ...


Michelle Anne Tabirao
10 October 2024

Valkey is now included in Ubuntu

Data Platform Article

This inclusion in Ubuntu 24.10 and 24.04 LTS marks a significant step forward – enabling simpler availability and continuous supportability for Valkey, the open source, in-memory data store, in the Ubuntu ecosystem. ...


Anastasia Kritskaya
10 October 2024

Let’s talk about open source, AI and cloud infrastructure at GITEX 2024

AI Article

October 14 – 18, 2024. Dubai. Hall 26, Booth C40 The largest tech event of the world – GITEX 2024 – is taking place in Dubai next week. This event is a great opportunity for Canonical to connect with industry leaders from various industries, share expert opinions and make your cloud journey easier and more ...