Neowin News Feed for: Ubuntu

Ubuntu closes #1 bug report: 'Microsoft has a majority market share'

John Callaham — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:31:14 +0100

The satirical #1 bug report for Canonical's Linux-based Ubuntu OS, "Microsoft has a majority market share", was closed today after nine years by Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth. Read more...

New Italian Python S3 tablet can boot Windows 8, Linux and Android

John Callaham — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:08:40 +0100

The Italy-based Python S3 tablet launched this week and company claims the 11.6 inch device can boot three operating systems: Windows 8, Ubuntu Linux, and Android. Read more...

Dell's Alienware X51 gaming PC can now have Ubuntu OS installed

John Callaham — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:32:17 +0100

Dell has announced that its Alienware X51 gaming PC is now being sold with an option to have Ubuntu installed in place of a Windows operating system for the first time. Read more...

Canonical shows off Ubuntu tablet OS; founder makes a dig at Microsoft

John Callaham — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:50:42 +0000

As predicted, Canonical has officially announced plans to launch a tablet version of its Linux-based Ubuntu operating system, with a number of features made especially for the larger touchscreen. Read more...

Canonical adds countdown on Ubuntu.com for tablet reveal Tuesday

John Callaham — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:15:20 +0000

The Ubuntu.com website has launched a countdown clock that will go down to zero on Tuesday that looks to be some sort of tablet-themed reveal for the Linux-based OS. Read more...

Ubuntu coming to your smartphone “late February”

Andrew Stevenson — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:07:18 +0000

Smartphone OS competition is growing, and Ubuntu has thrown its hat into the ring with their mobile OS. Now it's been announced that the Galaxy Nexus image of the OS will be available in February. Read more...

Vista just beats Windows 8 in latest Steam hardware survey

John Callaham — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:45:09 +0000

The latest hardware stats from Valve's Steam service show the percentage of its Windows 8 users are close to overtaking Windows Vista owners, while the Ubuntu version of Linux makes its survey debut. Read more...

Ubuntu, now on your smartphone

John Callaham — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:27:15 +0000

The big Ubuntu reveal today turned out to be a touch UI version of the free Linux-based OS that's being made especially for the smartphone market, but no specific hardware was announced. Read more...

Ubuntu website teases us with Wednesday announcement

John Callaham — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:46:47 +0000

The Ubuntu website currently has a countdown clock that will reach zero on Wednesday, with speculation that the team behind the Linux-based OS could reveal a touchscreen-based version. Read more...

Richard Stallman accuses Ubuntu of spying on users

Paul Ferson — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:39:37 +0000

Famous software activist Richard Stallman has accused Ubuntu developers Canonical of ignoring the privacy of its users by enabling a form of surveillance in association with Amazon by default. Read more...

'Whonix' appears in the wild, makes your IP harder to find

Paul Ferson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:36:40 +0000

With Linux and its open source nature people have been able to create unique projects, and the wittily named 'Whonix' is no exception. Combining security tools it brings several layers of IP security. Read more...

Ubuntu wants you to buy more crap from Amazon

Tyler Holman — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:25:18 +0100

Ubuntu might be free, but Canonical is hoping to generate more revenue (all to improve the product, of course) by introducing Amazon shopping suggestions into the world's most popular desktop Linux. Read more...

Ubuntu with 'pure GNOME experience' coming

Rob Schorman — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:23:41 +0100

If you dislike Ubuntu's standard desktop environment called Unity, you might be interested in a new Ubuntu flavor which promises to bring a 'pure GNOME experience' to the popular Linux distribution Read more...

Windows 8 Secure Boot plans for Ubuntu revealed

John Callaham — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:18:32 +0100

Canonical has revealed how it will offer a way for users to launch its Ubuntu Linux OS on Windows 8-base x86 PCs with Microsoft's rules for the Secure Boot system. Read more...

Linux Mint 13 “Maya” is Here

Razvan Mihai Asmanow Serea — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:35:12 +0100

Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other Read more...

Ubuntu 12.04 and what it may mean for OS evolution

Jake Durasamy — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:29:58 +0100

Ubuntu 12.04 offers a full desktop environment which is intuitive and consistent throughout its design implementations. What could this mean as we move into the post-PC era of computing? Read more...

Linux Mint 13 “Maya” RC released

Razvan Mihai Asmanow Serea — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:18:40 +0100

Your next Linux desktop could be an Android Phone

Jake Durasamy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:17:58 +0000

Ever dreamt of running a full operating system on a mobile device and having a desktop environment which meets your needs and requirements? Ubuntu for Android makes your dreams come true. Read more...

Boxee releases final PC/Mac/Ubuntu software update

John Callaham — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:32:29 +0000

Boxee has announced that it has released the final version, 1.5, of its PC/Mac/Ubuntu media software program as it moves onto developing and improving its Boxee Box hardware product. Read more...

$25 Raspberry Pi PC nears launch

Andy Weir — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:11:16 +0000

In a world of dual-core smartphones and turbo-powered tablets, the idea of a tiny 700MHz PC with 128MB of RAM might sound mad. But the new $25 computer may just make sense in the right context. Read more...