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Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013

Ubuntu for Tablets Announced, Developer Preview Available for Nexus Devices on 21st (Updated with Video)

Ubuntu for Tablets Announced, Developer Preview Available for Nexus Devices on 21st (Updated with Video)

Following its announcement for Ubuntu smartphones last month, Canonical has also announced a new version of its Ubuntu Linux operating system for tablet devices.

Thursday, 3 Jan 2013

Ubuntu Shows Off New Phone OS

Ubuntu Shows Off New Phone OS

Ubuntu has introduced its OS for mobile devices, promising a platform offering a more immersive experience, less cluttered screen, and lets you flow naturally from app to app with edge magic.

Monday, 23 Jul 2012

Dell's Sputnik Gets the Green Light

Dell's Sputnik Gets the Green Light

Dell's aim to produce an ultrabook targeted at software developers for the Linux operating system Ubuntu, has been given the green light. The idea was under consideration since May 2012.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Dell's Sputnik Project to Merge Ultrabooks and Ubuntu

Dell's Sputnik Project to Merge Ultrabooks and Ubuntu

Dell has launched their own project Sputnik, which looks to bring the Linux operating system to their XPS 13 ultrabook. The six-month pilot program will look to produce a product that would satisfy the requirements of mobile and web developers.

Thursday, 1 Mar 2012

Ubuntu Helps Bring Out the PC in Every Dual-Core Smartphone [Updated with Video]

Ubuntu Helps Bring Out the PC in Every Dual-Core Smartphone [Updated with Video]

A new product from Canonical, titled Ubuntu for Android, is aiming to help turn your smartphones into full-blooded PCs. After docking your smartphone, users will be able to use it as a replacement for the CPU in the traditional desktop setup.

Monday, 31 Oct 2011

Ubuntu for Tablets and Smartphones?

Ubuntu for Tablets and Smartphones?

The Ubuntu Developer Summit is held twice every year and it is a chance for engineers behind the Linux OS and the community to sit down and plan for the future. Could a smartphone version of the GNU-based operating system be in the works?

Monday, 12 Sep 2011

Ubuntu Contemplates Adopting Monthly Release Cycle

Ubuntu Contemplates Adopting Monthly Release Cycle

With Mozilla decided to move onto a six month release cycle schedule, Ubuntu contemplates going one better and one of the Technical Board members has stated that a one month release cycle might be possible.

Tuesday, 23 Aug 2011

HP TouchPad Becomes an UbuntuPad

HP TouchPad Becomes an UbuntuPad

WebOS may be dead, but the TouchPad has been selling like hotcakes ever since HP slashed prices to a low of US$99. Now there's another reason for geeks to want the TouchPad besides its bargain price - you can install Ubuntu, a flavor of Linux, on the box.

Monday, 11 Oct 2010

Ubuntu 10.10 Released with Updated Cloud Service

Ubuntu 10.10 Released with Updated Cloud Service

Ubuntu 10.10 has been released, with updates to its Ubuntu One cloud service, an improved installer and a customized netbook desktop shell.

Friday, 9 Jul 2010

Ubuntu Moves to Google Nexus One

Ubuntu Moves to Google Nexus One

In another case of "because we can do it, so we shall", we see Ubuntu being loaded onto a Google Nexus One and sharing space with the rooted device's original Android OS.

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