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  • Chromium might be default web-browser in place of Mozilla Firefox in Ubuntu 13.10.

    In the latest development at Ubuntu Developer Summit, developers are preferring Chromium as a default browser in the place of Firefox in Ubuntu 13.10. It's not yet confirmed as the final decision to be taken after feedback with Ubuntu community. As per developers, Chormium ‘more popular’ than Firefox, as well as ...

  • End of Life for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Desktop), 11.10(Desktop) and 8.04 LTS(Server)

    As of today(May 9th), three different versions of Canonical's Ubuntu Linux distribution will reach their end of life. All versions of Ubuntu 11.10 ("Oneiric Ocelot"), the desktop version of Ubuntu 10.04.4 LTS ("Lucid Lynx"), and the server edition of Ubuntu 8.04.4 LTS ("Hardy Heron") will no longer receive any updates. ...

  • Ubuntu 13.10 gets its name ‘Saucy Salamander’ !

    Mark Shuttleworth has announced the code name for the next release of Ubuntu which is 'Saucy Salamander'. He also explained the reason behind choosing this particular name in his own words "The salamander is one of nature’s most magical creatures; they are a strong indicator of a pristine environment, which is ...

  • Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) released

    Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail has been released today with many enhancements and fixes to Unity as well as some important performance improvements.   Unity has been improved a lot in Ubuntu 13.04 and it's now a LOT faster than in Ubuntu 12.10. The latest release of Ubuntu is incorporated with new features ...

  • Ubuntu Raring Ringtail Updates!

    Ubuntu Raring Ringtail final beta version is available for download. The noticeable changes includes Ubuntu Dash icon which gets background direction been altered. A bug report was filed by Matthieu James, Ubuntu’s icon maker caused the button background swirl spin clockwise as there are cultural and historical dispositions favoring this procession. ...

  • It’s the time to try Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) Beta 2

    Canonical a parent company of Ubuntu released the Beta 2 Version of Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, it comes with many change and improved performance. Ubuntu 13.04 Beta 2 is the first ever release which have their own development schedule, and the first and only for major version with the new ...

  • Ubuntu becomes China’s national Opearting System

    A customized Ubuntu flavor "Ubuntu Kylin" is en-route to become China's official operating system. Canonical which is parent company of Ubuntu will work with China's National University of Defence Technology, and The China Software and Integrated Chip Promotions Center, to develop a Chinese-flavored version of the popular Linux distribution. The collaboration ...

  • Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail community wallpapers are chosen and available for download

      The Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail community wallpapers have been chosen and revealed. They haven't yet landed in Ubuntu 13.04 but you can download them at The pack comes with 13 gorgeous wallpapers, most of which are beautiful nature pictures and of course, there's also a cool ringtail wallpaper.

In the latest development at Ubuntu Developer Summit, developers are preferring Chromium as a default browser in the place of Firefox in Ubuntu 13.10. It's not yet confirmed as the final decision to be taken after feedback with Ubuntu community. As per developers, Chormium ‘more popular’ than Firefox, as well as ...

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As of today(May 9th), three different versions of Canonical's Ubuntu Linux distribution will reach their end of life. All versions of Ubuntu 11.10 ("Oneiric Ocelot"), the desktop version of Ubuntu 10.04.4 LTS ("Lucid Lynx"), and the server edition of Ubuntu 8.04.4 LTS ("Hardy Heron") will no longer receive any updates. ...

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Mark Shuttleworth has announced the code name for the next release of Ubuntu which is 'Saucy Salamander'. He also explained the reason behind choosing this particular name in his own words "The salamander is one of nature’s most magical creatures; they are a strong indicator of a pristine environment, which is ...

Continue

Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail has been released today with many enhancements and fixes to Unity as well as some important performance improvements.   Unity has been improved a lot in Ubuntu 13.04 and it's now a LOT faster than in Ubuntu 12.10. The latest release of Ubuntu is incorporated with new features ...

Continue

Ubuntu Raring Ringtail final beta version is available for download. The noticeable changes includes Ubuntu Dash icon which gets background direction been altered. A bug report was filed by Matthieu James, Ubuntu’s icon maker caused the button background swirl spin clockwise as there are cultural and historical dispositions favoring this procession. ...

Continue

Canonical a parent company of Ubuntu released the Beta 2 Version of Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, it comes with many change and improved performance. Ubuntu 13.04 Beta 2 is the first ever release which have their own development schedule, and the first and only for major version with the new ...

Continue

When the opponents are formidable, you expect to see a good fight. Such should be the show displayed by Indiaplaza and indiatimes in the online business. However, there are questions about the performance level and if indeed, they compete to provide excellent quality and service. Let us have a look ...

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A customized Ubuntu flavor "Ubuntu Kylin" is en-route to become China's official operating system. Canonical which is parent company of Ubuntu will work with China's National University of Defence Technology, and The China Software and Integrated Chip Promotions Center, to develop a Chinese-flavored version of the popular Linux distribution. The collaboration ...

Continue

  The Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail community wallpapers have been chosen and revealed. They haven't yet landed in Ubuntu 13.04 but you can download them at The pack comes with 13 gorgeous wallpapers, most of which are beautiful nature pictures and of course, there's also a cool ringtail wallpaper.

Continue

CNET awarded Ubuntu Touch as best mobile software. The judgement was made by nine-strong judging team from CNET's global offices. Mozilla's Firefox OS has chosen as runner-up in this contest. As described by CNET's post, Ubuntu touch feels more like the complete package at this point with its slick, elegant interface ...

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