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Canonical produces Ubuntu, provides commercial services for Ubuntu's users, and works with hardware manufacturers, software vendors and cloud partners to certify Ubuntu.


Canonical
26 September 2013

Wednesday App Clinic – Update

Ubuntu Notes

Over the last few weeks, we’ve enjoyed running 2 Wednesday App Clinics. Thanks to all those who sent us their apps and questions. It’s been a fantastic response! It certainly has helped us to see how you’ve been using the design guides and the components, and I hope it has helped you. The first clinic started ...


Canonical
19 September 2013

Creating Evernote on Ubuntu for smartphones

Phone and tablet Article

The Ubuntu community has been supporting app development for Ubuntu on phones since its  launch in January. Volunteer developers have contributed significant amounts of code to the phone, including core applications such as the calendar, calculator, the music app and more. We are now announcing a project to create an Open Source Evernote ...


Canonical
19 September 2013

Charm Championship to be judged by industry leaders

Cloud and server News

As we approach the final month of the Juju Charm Championship, we’re excited to announce the panel of expert judges who will be reviewing submissions and selecting the winners for the competition’s six categories. Canonical is proud to have such a prestigious list of judges. It’s a testament to the value Juju brings to cloud ...


Canonical
17 September 2013

HP releases Ubuntu loaded machines in 1,500 stores in China

Desktop News

Ubuntu’s retail presence has grown again as HP brings a range of laptops pre-installed with a Chinese-centric version of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS to over 1,500 of its stores across all major cities in China. Consumers in China will now be able to purchase HP laptops running Ubuntu directly from stores, where they will also find ...


Canonical
12 September 2013

Landscape updates Ubuntu with hyperscale management

Ubuntu News

Today we’re introducing some new features into Ubuntu’s systems management and monitoring tool, Landscape. Organisations will now be able to use Landscape to manage Hyperscale environments ranging from ARM to x86 low-power designs, adding to Landscape’s existing coverage of Ubuntu in the cloud, data centre server, and desktop environments ...


Canonical
10 September 2013

Critical workloads, private deployments and market opportunities abound in the cloud

Cloud and server Article

In our annual Server and Cloud Survey we asked over 5,800 Ubuntu users from six continents to share their experience of using Ubuntu server and cloud, as well as how they use cloud and plans for the future. The 2013 results just in revealed some interesting themes around cloud adoption, deployments and market opportunities. Overall, ...


Canonical
10 September 2013

Facebook comes to Ubuntu phone

Phone and tablet News

The Ubuntu community is developing a Facebook application for Ubuntu smartphones ready for launch later this year. It will be an Ubuntu Web App, which takes web based applications, such as Facebook, and enables them to act just like native applications. Web apps integrate with the Ubuntu phone’s interface for functions such as launch, not ...


Canonical
10 September 2013

Wednesday App Design Clinic

Ubuntu Design

Since Ubuntu touch was announced, its been fantastic to see the variety of apps you’ve been developing, from shopping lists to word games, to apps that aid your daily commute. As the Ubuntu Touch platform gets bigger and better, myself and the design team have been receiving more requests for feedback on designs, as well ...


Canonical
10 September 2013

Join in UbuntuVoice: be the voice of millions of Ubuntu users

Cloud and server User Experience

In past years, we have had many Ubuntu users getting involved in helping with our user research. Now we feel it’s time to form a user research network, which we’re calling: UbuntuVoice. So,  if you want to: be the voice of over 20 million Ubuntu users. You will have the opportunities to take part in ...


Canonical
29 August 2013

OpenStack primer

Cloud and server Article

This short document introduces you to OpenStack and its components, what you can change and customise, and why Ubuntu and OpenStack work so well together. ...


Canonical
29 August 2013

Top 10 questions about MAAS

Cloud and server Article

This FAQ summarises the most important things you need to know about MAAS (metal-as-a-service). It covers what MAAS is, how it works with other Ubuntu cloud tools, what you can do with it, and how it makes turning your hardware into a cloud a seamless and fast experience. Download factsheet ...


Canonical
29 August 2013

Top 12 questions about Juju

Cloud and server Article

Why is Juju the most amazing service modelling tool currently available on the market, and why is it the best, easiest, and fastest way to deploy services and applications onto your cloud, manage them with ease, and re-configure them dynamically? How does it differ from conventional configuration management tools, and how do you unleash t ...