Category Archives: Ubuntu

How to improve Free Software usability

Posted on 8/3/2008 by Ben

Matthew Paul Thomas is back with an article about why Free Software has poor usability, with concrete suggestions for how to solve the problems. Thomas is an interaction designer who works for Canonical. You might remember his list of 69 … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition Released

Posted on 4/24/2008 by Ben

The latest release of Ubuntu Linux has hit the download servers. One of the more exciting aspects of this release is that it contains a new installer that allows Windows users to install inside their Windows hard drive partition without … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu Brainstorm

Posted on 2/28/2008 by Ben

Ubuntu has launched Brainstorm, a Dell Ideastorm-like site where you can post Ubuntu feature requests and vote them up and down.

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Ubuntu 7.10 Released

Posted on 10/18/2007 by Ben

The latest version of Ubuntu, 7.10, has hit the streets. This is the first version that I haven’t tried any of pre-releases for so I can’t wait to give it a spin. The new feature run-down is here.

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Jessamyn Installs Ubuntu

Posted on 5/9/2007 by Ben

Jessamyn West installed Ubuntu on some library computers and made this cute video of it.

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Dell Pre-installs Ubuntu

Posted on 5/1/2007 by Ben

Dell is set to start selling consumer-targeted desktop and laptops pre-installed with Ubuntu Linux at the end of the month. This is really fantastic news and I’ll probably order on day one, I just hope they offer some Latitudes.

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Rushkoff Switches to Ubuntu

Posted on 4/3/2007 by Ben

Author Douglas Rushkoff gets frustrated with Windows Vista, installs Ubuntu and loves it. I felt like quoting this entire post but I’ll restrain myself. Yes, I’m working on it right now, and it makes even the Mac OS seem like … Continue reading →

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System76’s Darter Laptop

Posted on 2/5/2007 by Ben

Linux laptop makers System76 have a new ultra-portable model that looks really hot. I’ve been thinking it’s about time for a new laptop and this thing is very tempting.

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Cory Doctorow Makes The Switch

Posted on 6/29/2006 by Ben

Cory Doctorow is switching to Ubuntu! How many tech luminaries can Ubuntu rack up in the span of a few weeks? Tim Bray is switching, too. Next Walt Mossberg will post a glowing review and Scoble will replace his Vista … Continue reading →

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