Ubuntu Tag Index

New Ubuntu release builds in OpenStack, Juju and updated Unity interface on the desktop.

Most admins know kill and pkill. But those looking for a quick, clean kill use slay.

Paying too much for licenses is not good business. Using Linux in your data center is one way to save money. Here are 10 distros to consider.
Tags: Ubuntu, Linux server, Mandriva, Top 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

HP joins Dell, Citrix, Cisco, Ubuntu and more than 86 other vendors in the land-grab rush for open source stack superemacy.
Tags: Ubuntu, Dell, OpenStack, open source, HP

Dell set to offer commercial support for OpenStack Cloud solution and announces new open source Crowbar for installation.
Tags: cloud computing, OpenStack, Dell, Ubuntu, open source software

For sys admins, running a process can feel like driving cross-country without a road map. Pipe Viewer is one way to answer the question, 'are we there yet?'
Tags: system administration, Debian, Linux, open source software, Ubuntu

Red Hat rolls out new cloud services at the Red Hat Summit, Ubuntu's CTO calls it quits, Attachmate makes some post-acquisition moves and takes aim at the Mono Project, and more.
Tags: Mono, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Linux kernel, Attachmate

There are many options for online collaboration, but WebDAV remains a useful and straightforward way to share files. Software support at both the server and client ends sweetens the deal further.
Tags: open source software, Apache, Linux, Debian, Ubuntu

Dell is now set to integrate Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud on PowerEdge servers.
Tags: Ubuntu, open source, Dell, cloud computing, Canonical

2011 has only just begun, and already there is plenty going on in the world of OS software. From Apple OS X Lion to Microsoft Windows 8, here are the top 5 noteworthy OS developments.
Tags: Mac OS X, Ubuntu, Apple, server os, Windows 8

When your Linux server breaks, you'd better find someone who can fix it. Try some commercially supported distributions for those times when community forums just won't satisfy the corporate direction.
Tags: Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, Linux, Oracle

Shuttleworth says Ubuntu’s implementation is more sophisticated than what Apple uses on the iPhone.
Tags: open source software, Ubuntu

The ncurses-based file manager Ranger is a console tool worth checking out and taking the time to learn.
Tags: tip of the trade, console management, file management, Debian, Ubuntu

Google tools are useful. If you're an Ubuntu or Debian user, you can now get even more out of them with GoogleCL.
Tags: Google, Debian, Ubuntu, command line, open source

Expanded partnership will deliver a cloud computing version of IBM's database running on Ubuntu Linux.
Tags: Ubuntu, DB2, cloud computing, IBM, Canonical

Canonical believes that a basic database certified for Ubuntu on EC2 is key to having IT shops deploy Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud.
Tags: Ubuntu Server, Canonical, IBM, Ubuntu, database

Linux server developers and adopters keep it real. A real choice for your data center, that is.
Tags: linux os, OS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux server, Ubuntu

The Planet rolls out a new cloud hosting service based on Linux KVM virtualization, but neither Red Hat nor Ubuntu are making any money from it -– yet.
Tags: Red Hat, Ubuntu, Eucalyptus, open source software, KVM

Canonical overhauls its Ubuntu Linux OS support services with the new Advantage solution, which offers legal indemnification, support and management services.
Tags: Red Hat, enterprise linux, linux os, Canonical, Ubuntu

Is Lucid Lynx as clear as a Linux OS can be? We check out the latest long-term support edition of Ubuntu.
Tags: linux os, Ubuntu, Ubuntu LTS, review

Tip of the Trade: The Expect package found in Debian and Ubuntu is a powerful utility that can script interactive operations.
Tags: open source server, Debian, open source software, OS, Ubuntu

Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud is integrated with the open-source Eucalyptus private cloud platform.
Tags: Ubuntu, Eucalyptus, open-source, enterprise cloud

The Linux OS long-term support release emerges, with a focus on cloud computing environments and ISV certifications. But it's still missing some critical enterprise software credibility.
Tags: Ubuntu Server, linux os, Ubuntu, Canonical, cloud computing

The Ubuntu 10.04 LTS release will include an attractive enterprise cloud tool-set.
Tags: Ubuntu, Open-source Server, LTS, Cloud

For Canonical, there may well be a silver lining in cloud computing that could finally lead the company to Linux profitability as it looks to convert users of the free product to a premium version.
Tags: open source, Linux, Ubuntu, Canonical, cloud computing

Canonical will make its 10.4 distribution available for download on the Ubuntu Web site on April 29, 2010.
Tags: LTS, server, Ubuntu, Open-source Server, Canonical

Ubuntu 10.04 Long Term Support (LTS) Server Edition will be available for download on April 29, 2010.
Tags: LTS, Canonical, server, Ubuntu, Open-source Server

OS Roundup: Microsoft appears to have woken up to the fact that free open source Office clones may be the thin end of a very slippery wedge. Its response is loud and clear: When it comes to operating systems, Microsoft intends to be a formidable competitor for some time to come.
Tags: Microsoft, OS, Open Office, open source software, Ubuntu

Tip of the Trade: If you've ever felt the need to scribble notes on your PDFs without bringing dead trees into the equation, consider the open-source software, Okular, a KDE document reader that can read multiple document formats and allows the user to annotate files as she reads.
Tags: Ubuntu Server, OS, PDF, tip of the trade, Ubuntu

Shuttleworth may be Dictator For Life at the Ubuntu project, but may not be the best person to lead Canonical.
Tags: Ubuntu, Open-source Servers, distro, commercial server, Ubuntu Server

With Red Hat Enterprise Linux leading the charge of Linux server operating systems in the data center, Ubuntu Server has some catching up to do. But don't count it out.
Tags: server os, Ubuntu, Canonical, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux server

New CEO of Canonical shares some plans for the road ahead, including how it plans to grow Ubuntu's Linux server and consumer businesses, and the future of Ubuntu's branding.
Tags: Canonical, Linux server, Linux, lucid lynx, Ubuntu

Tip of the Trade: The default values in /etc/hosts used in several Linux distributions have long been known to cause issues. Here's how to fix them in Apache 2.
Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, Debian, Apache, OS

Tip of the Trade: Hard disk thrashing? Check out Iotop, a Python program similar to top that enables you to keep an eye on disk I/O.
Tags: Ubuntu, Debian, I/O, OS, Python

Looking to experiment with cloud computing? With Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud, it's easy to turn ordinary servers into cloud servers and build a private cloud.
Tags: Ubuntu, cloud computing, Cloud

Tip of the Trade: Booting from a USB stick can be very useful, but it's not an option for netbook users. With usb-creator from Ubuntu, however, it's possible.
Tags: OS, USB, ISO, netbook, Ubuntu

OS Roundup: SCO and NetWare face extinction; Ubuntu may or may not hit the big leagues. Who else will win or lose big in the coming decade?
Tags: Linux, Windows, Ubuntu, iPhone OS, operating system

OS Roundup: Windows 7 has been out for barely two weeks, and its market share already rivals that of Mac OS X, despite years of marketing and strategizing on Apple's part. Does Windows stand a chance of being dethroned?
Tags: Ubuntu, Windows 7, Microsoft, HP UX, Mac OS X

OS Roundup: Apple last Friday announced ZFS would not be making an appearance in Snow Leopard. An interesting choice, given that some believe when the Sun-Oracle deal closes, the new entity may have the two most powerful file systems around.
Tags: file systems, ZFS, Apple, Ubuntu, Sun Microsystems

Ubuntu 9.10 RC is now available, and testers are being sought.
Tags: Ubuntu, Canonical

A few weeks ago, IBM and Canonical revealed plans to deliver Linux desktops and software to Africa. On Tuesday, they expanded the offering to the United States.
Tags: Windows 7, Ubuntu, Microsoft, IBM, Canonical

Tip of the Trade: When it comes to Linux, Google Chrome may be far from gold, but it sure is shiny -- and fast.
Tags: tip of the trade, Google Chrome, Chrome, Debian, Ubuntu

OS Roundup: When collaboration mixes with competition, strong products aim to help, not hinder, weaker ones. In the case of the Soviet Union, this lead to shoddy products. When it comes to Linux, however, collaborating to hinder a bigger rival is the true objective.
Tags: Ubuntu, Microsoft, Debian, Linux

Linux system management comes in from the cloud, but it's still not entirely open source.
Tags: Canonical, OS, Cloud, Ubuntu, cloud computing

OS Roundup: Windows isn't the only OS to suffer from feature creep and the resulting bloat.
Tags: OS, Linux, Windows, Ubuntu

Tip of the Trade: Think command line precludes using the X clipboard? Think again. xclip makes it possible to interact with it directly from the command-line -- if you're using Debian or Ubuntu.
Tags: command line, clipboard, Debian, Ubuntu, OS

Ubuntu 9.04 Linux leaps out to speed up the desktop and help server reach the cloud.
Tags: Jaunty Jackalope, Canonical, OS, Linux, Ubuntu