Canonical, makers of Ubuntu, will be at CES this year to show off its popular Linux distro, Ubuntu One, and “an exclusive Ubuntu concept design.” There isn’t much to go on from Canonical’s shot blog post, but a new UI design for PCs or tablets would seem likely. Users aren’t exactly happy with the current more »

Today is October 10th, and that means (as promised) the latest build of Ubuntu is available for download. The download comes as Ubuntu 10.10 and is available in the desktop, netbook and server editions. And nicely, as always, Ubuntu 10.10 is available to download, install and use for free. I have yet to check out more »

It looks like Ubuntu users will soon be able to touch, tap, swipe and more as multi-touch support is expected to begin arriving with the next update, Ubuntu 10.10. And for anyone familiar with the version number of Ubuntu, that 10.10 translates into October 2010. But that aside, it looks like the support will be more »

Details of a tablet-friendly version of Ubuntu are beginning to surface. And despite not a ton of details being available, its likely to believe that we will see something along the lines of the netbook friendly version, Ubuntu Netbook Remix, which is currently available. Otherwise, the tablet-friendly version will be based off of Ubuntu 10.10 more »

It seems at the beginning of every year, almost like clockwork, someone has to declare the next year to be “the year of the Linux desktop.” We haven’t yet reached the point, and it is doubtful if we’ll ever reach that point. There are always new reasons for some people to jump ship to Linux, more »

Given the current recession, it can be difficult to decide on upgrading a computer, or even making the jump to buying a netbook. Then there’s the issue of which operating system to get on the system. If you can afford a Mac, Leopard is a great experience. Most people are more comfortable with Windows XP, more »