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Canonical readies its latest Ubuntu Linux for launch

Canonical will release the newest version of its Ubuntu version of Linux on Thursday, chief executive Mark Shuttleworth said Monday, but the company's profitability isn't on such a fast track. Read more »

IBM teams with Linux firms for Microsoft-free PCs

IBM has launched its latest attack on Microsoft in the enterprise, forming an alliance with three top Linux distributors to promote Microsoft-free PCs around the world. Read more »

Canonical to launch Hardy Heron this week

Canonical plans to release Hardy Heron, its newest version of Ubuntu Linux on Thursday. Read more »

Ubuntu ships Macedonia school PCs

Ubuntu backer Canonical has shipped a first batch of 7,000 PCs to schools in Macedonia, the first of a projected 20,000 units for the European state. Read more »

Ubuntu creator wants to squash 'upstream' bugs

The founder of the Ubuntu open-source operating system, Mark Shuttleworth, has called for Ubuntu developers to fix all software flaws found in the operating system, including, crucially, those in inherited source code. Read more »

Ubuntu users get easy access to Windows apps

Ubuntu can now access Parallels Workstation for Linux, which allows users to run Windows applications, via the operating system's built-in update tool. Read more »

Gutsy Gibbon paves way for Ubuntu enterprise push

On Thursday, Canonical plans to release "Gutsy Gibbon," the Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 that the company hopes will lay the foundation for a serious push into the server and other markets in six months. Read more »

Ubuntu prepares Gutsy Gibbon

Latest alpha release of the Linux distribution shows off some major enhancements planned for the launch in October Read more »

Ubuntu's 'feisty' spin on virtualisation

The Linux variant is taking a different tack on the multi-OS tech as it vies with offerings from Red Hat and Novell. Read more »

Ubuntu 'Feisty Fawn' released, hit by traffic

Canonical on Thursday released version 7.04 of Ubuntu Linux, nicknamed Feisty Fawn, but the company's Web site was unable to keep up with the demand for the software. Read more »

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10 questions to ask before migrating to Linux

If you're thinking about making the switch to Linux, Jack Wallen is all for it -- but only if you approach the migration with your eyes open. He recommends that you evaluate a number of key issues before taking this big step. Read more »

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