Canonical has existed since 2004 when it was formed by entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth as what you might call the business end ...

Debian vs Ubuntu: Which Linux Distro Fits Your Needs Best? Your email has been sent Both Debian and Ubuntu are often considered outstanding choices to meet your desktop and server needs. But what are ...

U.K. software company Canonical Ltd. today released yet another slimmed-down release of its Ubuntu operating system. Designed for software containers and cloud computing, the new Minimal Ubuntu OS ...

When Canonical says "Minimal", they mean minimal. Weighing in at a mere 29MB for the Ubuntu 18.04 Docker image, Minimal Ubuntu could fit on a CD with hundreds of Megabytes to spare. This is far from ...

This is an adapted version of an article that first appeared in Linux Format Magazine, Issue #270, published in December 2020. We list the best Ubuntu apps, to make it simple and easy to for Ubuntu ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Ubuntu distribution of Linux is widely appreciated by open-source supporters for its emphasis on integrating many elements of free software that appeal to desktop users. However, ...

All good things must come to an end, including free Ubuntu CDs via Canonical’s ShipIt program. Though a major factor in Ubuntu’s success, Canonical is cutting costs and closing the doors on the free ...

An Ubuntu Bash shell as a Windows app? Fantastic! Here's how to proceed. Microsoft has ruled the operating system world for many years, and it's staggering to see how many computers run Microsoft ...

Support for Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky Puffin' officially ends on 15th January 2026 – which is next week, for those of you reading this before the fact. Beyond ...

So, you’re sick of commercial operating systems. It could be you’ve realized that Steve Jobs is evil, or that Steve Ballmer is insane, or maybe you’ve just decided you need something to feel ...