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Latest Server Release Expands Ubuntu Enterprise Profile

Latest Server Release Expands Ubuntu Enterprise Profile

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition Combines Advanced Functionality With Five Years of Maintenance and Support

LONDON, April 21, 2008 - Canonical Ltd. announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition for free download on Thursday 24 April. In related news, Canonical also announced the simultaneous release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition Released

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition Released

Integrates the Latest Stable Applications with Long Term Support

LONDON, April 21, 2008 – Canonical Ltd. announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition for free download on Thursday 24 April. In related news, Canonical also announced the simultaneous release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition.

End of Life announcement for Ubuntu 6.10

'End of Life' announcement for Ubuntu 6.10

LONDON, March 25, 2008 - Ubuntu announced the release of 6.10 almost 18 months ago, on October 26, 2006. As with the earlier releases, Ubuntu committed to ongoing security and critical fixes for a period of 18 months. The support period is now nearing its end and Ubuntu 6.10 will reach end of life on Friday April 25th, 2008. At that time, Ubuntu Security Notices will no longer include information or updated packages for Ubuntu 6.10.

System76 announces servers with Ubuntu 7.10 and Canonical support services

System76 announces servers with Ubuntu 7.10 and Canonical support services

System76 Inc., a leading provider of Ubuntu pre-installed laptops and desktops, today announced the first available line of certified, pre-installed servers featuring Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition -- delivering a new choice in quality server platforms including standard three year parts replacement warranties and three years of operating system updates.

Ubuntu 6.06.2 LTS released delivering on long term support commitment

Ubuntu 6.06.2 LTS released delivering on long term support commitment

 

Second maintenance release enhances support for server hardware

London, January 21: Canonical, the commercial sponsors of the Ubuntu project announced today the second maintenance release of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, which continues to be supported with maintenance updates and security fixes until June 2009 on desktops and June 2011 on servers.

Canonical Releases Version 1.0 of Bazaar Version Control Tool for Efficient Developer Collaboration

Canonical Releases Version 1.0 of Bazaar Version Control Tool for Efficient Developer Collaboration

Decentralised version control system eases management of Distributed, out-sourced or open source development projects


LONDON, December 14,
2007 -- Canonical Ltd., the commercial sponsor of the Ubuntu and Bazaar projects, today announced the general availability of Bazaar 1.0, a version control system enabling multiple, distributed developers to contribute to software projects independently in a controlled, managed way.

Canonical Announces Launch of Launchpad 'Personal Package Archive' Service For Developers

Canonical Announces Launch of Launchpad 'Personal Package Archive' Service For Developers

Adds Mobile Development Capabilities

LONDON, November 27, 2007 - Canonical today announced the general availability of the Launchpad Personal Package Archive (PPA) service, a new way for developers to build and publish packages of their code, documentation, artwork, themes and other additions to the Ubuntu environment on desktop, server and now mobile platforms.

Every Student in the Republic of Macedonia to Use Ubuntu-Powered Computer Workstations

Every Student in the Republic of Macedonia to Use Ubuntu-Powered Computer Workstations

Popular Linux Distribution To Appear On More than 180,000 Classroom Desktops Nationwide

LONDON, November 20th, 2007 - The Republic of Macedonia Ministry of Education and Science will deploy more than 180,000 workstations running Canonical’s Edubuntu 7.04 as part of its "Computer for Every Child" project.

Announcing the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 7.10

Announcing the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 7.10

The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the Release Candidate for version 7.10 of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Gobuntu, and Xubuntu codenamed "Gutsy Gibbon". The Release Candidate includes installable live Desktop CDs, server images, alternate text-mode installation CDs, and an upgrade wizard for users of the current stable release.

We consider this release candidate to be complete, stable, and suitable for testing by any user.

Canonical Launches Latest Ubuntu Desktop

Canonical Launches Latest Ubuntu Desktop

Ubuntu 7.10 Adds Enhanced User Interface, Integrated Desktop Search, Plug and Play Printing

LONDON, October 15, 2007 – Canonical Ltd. today announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition, further improving the desktop Linux experience. Ubuntu 7.10 will be available for free download on Thursday 18 October. Canonical is the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu.