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Ubuntu and the Missing Community Link By Bruce Byfield | Article Published May 14, 2013 Small events can have big consequences. Tags: open source, FOSS, Canonical, Ubuntu, Linux, community Ubuntu Software By Matt Hartley | Article Published May 06, 2013 These are some of the most useful applications available for Ubuntu Linux. Tags: applications, open source, Ubuntu, software, Linux Ubuntu Drivers By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 29, 2013 These tips can help you find and install the Ubuntu drivers you need for video cards, printers, scanners and wireless devices. Tags: scanner, wireless devices, Ubuntu, printer, drivers, Linux, open source Raving Ringtail: The Mixed Motives of Ubuntu 13.04 By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 24, 2013 The latest version of Unity mirrors the increasing conflicts within Canonical and Ubuntu. Tags: Canonical, Ubuntu, Mark Shuttleworth, Linux, open source, desktop Mark Shuttleworth 'Chillin' on Ubuntu 13.04 [VIDEO] By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 24, 2013 Shuttleworth calls Ubuntu release 'performance art' and talks about Unity, GNOME, Kylin, Wayland and Mir. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, Shuttleworth How to Setup a USB Drive that Can Run or Install Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 22, 2013 If you're on Windows or a Mac and would like to give Ubuntu a try, follow these steps to install Ubuntu on a USB drive. Tags: OS X, Mac, USB drive, Linux, Flash, open source, Windows, Ubuntu Ubuntu's Magical Approach to OpenStack [Video] By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 17, 2013 Mark Shuttleworth explains where his Linux company's OpenStack cloud is headed and why Juju is the charm that makes it happen. Tags: OpenStack, cloud computing, Ubuntu, Shuttleworth, Linux Ubuntu Software Center Explored By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 15, 2013 Find out where the Ubuntu Software Center came from, how it works and what alternatives are available. Tags: open source, Linux, Canonical, Ubuntu, applications, software Ubuntu File Sharing By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 08, 2013 These six tools allow you to share files across your local network or via the cloud. Tags: networking, cloud computing, Linux, open source, file sharing, Ubuntu, PC Ubuntu Virtual Machine: Guest and Host By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 01, 2013 Thinking about running an Ubuntu virtual machine? Here are some things to consider. Tags: virtualization, Ubuntu, virtual box, operating system, Wine, open source, Linux, VMware OpenSUSE 12.3 vs. Ubuntu 13.04 By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 25, 2013 While Ubuntu is still a great choice for newbies, OpenSUSE 12.3 is ideal for more advanced Linux users. Tags: Ubuntu, openSUSE, open source, Linux, desktop Ubuntu, openSUSE and the Definition of Easy By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 19, 2013 There's less difference between Ubuntu and a traditional distro than many often claim. Tags: KDE, Gnome, Ubuntu, openSUSE, Unity, Linux, open source, SUSE Dispelling FUD About Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 18, 2013 You don't have to love everything Ubuntu does, but don't forget its noteworthy achievements and contributions to the Linux community. Tags: community, desktop, Canonical, Linux, Ubuntu, Unity, open source, distribution Ubuntu's Community Problem By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 12, 2013 Are the interests of Canonical and Ubuntu identical? Some Ubuntu contributors are starting to question that assumption. Tags: open source, Canonical, community, Ubuntu, Linux Ubuntu Display Server Fallout By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 11, 2013 The rivalry between Mir and Wayland could serve to make both projects stronger. Tags: Linux, open source, display, desktop, Wayland, Ubuntu GNOME Classic Repeats History By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 05, 2013 Considering the discussion that preceded its creation, GNOME Classic looks likely to disappointment users. Tags: Gnome, Ubuntu, desktop, Linux, open source Google Chrome OS vs. Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 04, 2013 See how the two operating systems compare for installation, look and feel, and peripheral support. Tags: Ubuntu, Chrome, Chromebook, Linux, operating system, open source, Google How Ubuntu Turned Search in the Dash into a PR Crisis By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 26, 2013 Sometimes, how you handle a feature's criticisms is as important as its specs. Tags: Linux, Amazon, Ubuntu, open source, search, Unity, desktop Why the Ubuntu Tablet Is a Winner By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 25, 2013 The mobile versions of Ubuntu are impressive, but the OS may have more success on tablets than on smartphones. Tags: Ubuntu, tablet, Linux, mobile device, smartphone Canonical Bringing Ubuntu Linux Tablet to Market By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 19, 2013 Mark Shuttleworth announces new tablet competition for Google and Apple. Is this a game changer? Tags: mobile, Ubuntu, Linux, tablet Why More People Are Choosing Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 19, 2013 Ubuntu is succeeding in areas where many other desktop Linux distributions have failed. Tags: desktop linux, Ubuntu, open source, Canonical Ubuntu Pros and Cons By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 19, 2013 Is Ubuntu the last, best hope of Linux? Or the betrayer of everything that open source stands for? Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, open source, Canonical The Impact of Microsoft Office for Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 11, 2013 If the rumors are true and Microsoft releases a version of Office for Ubuntu, what will that mean for enterprises, for Ubuntu and for competing products like LibreOffice and Google Docs? Tags: desktop, LibreOffice, Linux, open source, Office productivity, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Ubuntu Ubuntu: What They're Doing Right and Wrong By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 04, 2013 The Linux distribution does a great job with peripheral detection, community, easy backup, the Software Center and more. Tags: software, Ubuntu, malware, Wi-Fi, Linux, USB, community, peripherals, open source, backup Pros and Cons of a Ubuntu Rolling Release By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 29, 2013 Abandoning the time-based release schedule could provide easier access to bleeding-edge technology, but would it sacrifice stability? Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, open source, desktop 9 Things That Are Never Admitted About Open Source By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 22, 2013 What are the taboo subjects in open source today? You might guess some of them, but others might surprise you. Tags: Unity, Richard Stallman, Mark Shuttleworth, Microsoft, Linux, open source, desktop, FOSS, KDE, Gnome, Ubuntu Head-to-Head Desktop Comparison: Ubuntu 12.10 vs. OS X Mountain Lion By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 21, 2013 See how the two operating systems compare from a casual user's perspective with regards to installation, software and hardware. Tags: OS X Mountain Lion, desktop, software, hardware, operating system, Linux, Ubuntu, open source How to Overcome Common Ubuntu Hassles By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 14, 2013 These suggestions can make it easier to choose your hardware, find the software you need, extend the battery life for your laptop, and more. Tags: software, Ubuntu, Linux, battery, open source, hardware Can the Ubuntu Phone Succeed? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 08, 2013 The Ubuntu phone faces significant challenges on its way to market. Tags: Ubuntu, smartphone, Canonical, open source, Linux Ubuntu Linux Lands on Smartphones By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 02, 2013 Linux vendor bets on mobile, extending the desktop operating system yet again. Tags: smartphone, Linux, Ubuntu How to Create a Bulletproof Ubuntu Installation By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 02, 2013 Tips on setting up a Ubuntu install you don't have to worry about it. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, security 9 Major 2012 Events That Will Influence the Linux Desktop in Coming Years By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 27, 2012 2012 was a lively year on the Linux Desktop, with the promise of more to come next year. Tags: open source, Gnome, Linux desktop, MySQL, Calligra, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, MariaDB, tablet, KDE Top 10 Things Ubuntu Is Doing Right By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 17, 2012 Its Debian foundations, strong brand name, Canonical support and many other features are helping Ubuntu bring Linux to a wider audience. Tags: open source, Linux, Ubuntu, Canonical, Debian Top Linux Trends 2012-2013 By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 11, 2012 What stories trended in 2012? Which ones will affect open source next year? The answer is not always obvious -- and some stories have been under-reported. Tags: Ubuntu, trends, open source, KDE, FOSS, Linux, Gnome Consequences of Dell Embracing Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 10, 2012 At this point, Dell offers only one compelling Ubuntu-based product for home users--not enough to show that it is taking desktop Linux seriously. Tags: Canonical, XPS, laptop, Dell, Ubuntu, ultrabook Is Ubuntu Software Management User Friendly? By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 04, 2012 The Ubuntu Software Center offers some benefits for newbies, but it's missing some key functionality. Tags: Ubuntu, open source, package management, software management, Linux, Debian 20 Ubuntu Apps For Daily Life By Matt Hartley | Article Published November 27, 2012 These are the applications I use every day on my Ubuntu system. Tags: apps, applications, open source, Ubuntu, desktop The Cost of Ubuntu By Bruce Byfield | Article Published November 26, 2012 It seems unlikely that the Ubuntu desktop will ever turn a profit. Tags: Canonical, Linux, open source, desktop, Ubuntu Proprietary Software for Ubuntu--What Will It Mean? By Matt Hartley | Article Published November 21, 2012 Ubuntu-only versions of proprietary software could lead to a divide within the Linux community. Tags: Steam, Valve Software, Skype, Canonical, open source, Linux, Proprietary, software, Ubuntu Will 2013 Be the Year of the Ubuntu Desktop? By Matt Hartley | Article Published November 12, 2012 Linux continues to attract new desktop users, but significant challenges remain. Tags: desktop, Linux, open source, Ubuntu Experimentation vs. Tradition: The Future of Innovation on the Linux Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published November 08, 2012 The new diversity of Linux desktop choices could actually hinder innovation. Tags: open source, Linux Mint, KDE, Linux, Unity, desktop, Ubuntu, Gnome Absolutely Amazing Ubuntu Alternatives By Matt Hartley | Article Published November 05, 2012 Linux users live in an Ubuntu world, yet that doesn’t mean there aren’t great alternatives. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux Will XP Users Shun Windows 8 in Favor of Ubuntu? By Matt Hartley | Article Published October 30, 2012 While Ubuntu use is growing, a flood of new users is unlikely unless the open source community does a better job of getting the word out. Tags: desktop, open source, Linux, Windows XP, Ubuntu, Windows 8, operating system Protecting Your Ubuntu Desktop By Matt Hartley | Article Published October 22, 2012 A quick guide to security on your Ubuntu Linux desktop. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, security Ubuntu 12.10: The Controversies Continue By Bruce Byfield | Article Published October 16, 2012 The latest version of Ubuntu is showing the first signs of conflicting design goals. Tags: Ubuntu, open source, Linux Why Ubuntu's Donation Model is Brilliant By Matt Hartley | Article Published October 16, 2012 Ubuntu’s request for user donations could use some tweaks, yet it’s a system worth supporting. Tags: open source, Linux, Ubuntu Is Ubuntu Shutting Out Old PCs? By Matt Hartley | Article Published October 08, 2012 While understandable, Ubuntu’s focus on newer hardware has a distinct downside. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux Fallout from Ubuntu's New Shopping Lens By Matt Hartley | Article Published October 01, 2012 Ubuntu users are irritated (or worse) about the Amazon affiliate program. Yet there are solutions. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, Amazon Desktop Dis-Unity: Ubuntu Adds Web-Search to the Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published September 25, 2012 The problem isn't that Ubuntu introduced an affiliate program. It's the program's implementation that is attracting criticism. Tags: Ubuntu, ecommerce, Unity, Linux How I Saved a Mac Using Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 25, 2012 Strange but true: a Mac meltdown was prevented using a Linux desktop. Tags: Apple, Ubuntu, Mac, Linux Desktop Linux: Has Ubuntu's Unity Surpassed the Mac? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published September 18, 2012 Shuttleworth claims to have made good on his challenge to provide a better desktop than OS X. Can his claim survive a close scrutiny? Tags: Mac, desktop linux, Apple, Linux, Ubuntu Getting the Most From Ubuntu: 20 Tips By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 17, 2012 Tricks, techniques and apps to supercharge your Ubuntu desktop. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu Grudge Match: Ubuntu 12.10 vs openSUSE 12.2 By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 10, 2012 Which of these Linux desktops is superior? That may depend on who’s using them. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Linux, openSUSE 20 Must Have Ubuntu Apps for Productivity By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 04, 2012 Linux desktop apps to help you work faster and more efficiently. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux Top 10 Worst Applications for Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published August 27, 2012 These Ubuntu apps probably won’t be your personal favorites. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux Three Top Ubuntu Alternatives By Matt Hartley | Article Published August 07, 2012 Sure, you like Ubuntu. But the Linux world offers more choices. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux Must-Have Missing Features in Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published July 09, 2012 Users switching from Windows to Linux can use these alternatives to compensate for missing features. Tags: open source, Ubuntu, Linux Ubuntu Security: Is There a Threat? By Matt Hartley | Article Published July 02, 2012 Tips on protecting Ubuntu and the Linux desktop. Tags: security, malware, Ubuntu Ubuntu App Building Tools: Illumination, Quickly By Matt Harley | Article Published June 26, 2012 Newbie and advanced developers can easily create software for Ubuntu and other Linux desktops. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, development, app Building Your Own Custom Ubuntu By Matt Hartley | Article Published May 07, 2012 Easy Ubuntu remastering tools enable you to create exactly the distro you want. Tags: open source, Ubuntu, Linux 7 Reasons to Like and Dislike Ubuntu Unity By Bruce Byfield | Article Published May 01, 2012 In its latest release, Unity is neither as hopeless as its detractors insist nor as extraordinary as its supporters claim. Tags: open source, Ubuntu, Linux, Unity Ubuntu 12.04 Wins Me Back By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 30, 2012 The Ubuntu release offers significant steps forward yet some improvements are still needed. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, KDE Ubuntu 12.04 Delivers 5 Years of Enterprise Linux Desktop Support By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 26, 2012 Linux vendor aims to make it easier for companies to adopt the Linux desktop. Tags: Linux desktop, enterprise linux, open source, Ubuntu Canonical Releases Ubuntu 12.04, Precise Pangolin By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published April 26, 2012 The update includes desktop virtualization capabilities and OpenStack cloud computing software. Tags: Linux, open source, Ubuntu, cloud computing, Canonical Linux Mint vs. Ubuntu: the Best Option? By Matt Hartley | Article Published April 02, 2012 One Linux distribution prizes stability and safety, while the other tends to be ahead of the curve. Tags: open source, Ubuntu, Linux Mint Anonymous Operating System Prompts Security Warnings By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published March 15, 2012 The hacktivist group has released its own OS, based on Ubuntu and packed full of hacker tools. Tags: Anonymous, hackers, open source, Ubuntu, operating system, Linux Seven Tools for Improving Ubuntu Unity By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 13, 2012 Those who dislike Unity are finding ways to make it more like its ancestor GNOME 2. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, open source, Unity Is Ubuntu 12.04 a Linux Game Changer? By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 05, 2012 With improvements in Unity, the upcoming Ubuntu release has much to recommend it. Tags: Linux, Unity, Ubuntu Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin Goes Beta By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published March 02, 2012 The update for the popular Linux distro polishes up the Unity interface and introduces a Business Desktop Remix. Tags: open source, beta, Ubuntu Why Distros Are (or Aren't) Using Ubuntu's Unity By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 28, 2012 Why do distributions decide to use or not use Unity? The answers aren't what you'd expect. Tags: Unity, Ubuntu, Linux Ubuntu-Android Phone: Canonical's Big Move? By Matt Hartley | Article Published February 27, 2012 With a few simple tweaks, the Ubuntu-Android phone could be a major player. Tags: Ubuntu, mobile, Android, Canonical Canonical Bringing Ubuntu to Android By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 21, 2012 New hybrid phone model will deliver both a mobile and a Linux desktop experience. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, Android Is a $35 PC the Future of Computing? By Matt Harley | Article Published January 24, 2012 Just as the tablet is poised to take over computing, the Rasperry PI Foundation plans to launch a full-featured machine for the price of a fancy lunch. Tags: ultra low cost PC, PC, tablet PC, Ubuntu Canonical Maps out Ubuntu Strategy at CES By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published January 11, 2012 TVs, cars, phones -- Ubuntu isn't just about Linux anymore. And, oh yeah, desktops, too. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, Canonical Is Ubuntu's Bleeding Edge Hurting Linux? By Matt Hartley | Article Published January 03, 2012 Problems occur with newer Linux enthusiasts who don't realize that installing the latest Linux release isn't always the best way forward. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu |