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About Usability Testing – Recruiting
By Canonical, 2 March 2012
Every three months, I conduct benchmark usability testing. I’m calling these tests ‘benchmark testing’ because the aim of these sessions is to measure our...
Testing, testing, testing. It prints!
By Canonical, 2 March 2012
Back in 2008 Nick Ellery noticed that the default printer test page used more ink that it really needed to: Bug #298935 (“test print uses far too much ink”)....
Ubuntu for Android success at Mobile World Congress
By Canonical, 1 March 2012
The Ubuntu booth at Mobile World Congress has been a resounding success. In the first two days of the show alone, over 4,000 delegates visited the stand to...
Canonical to showcase 'Ubuntu for Android' at MWC in Barcelona
By Canonical, 26 February 2012
Mobile World Congress begins tomorrow, and for the first time, Canonical has a presence at the show. Further to our announcement earlier this week, for the...
Ubuntu for Android at MWC: world’s first full-featured desktop on a do
By Canonical, 21 February 2012
Carry less, do a lot more. All the productivity and apps of the full Ubuntu desktop, built into your Android phone. Canonical today unveiled Ubuntu for...
Enterprise Cloud Strategy: Six Near-Future Scenarios You Need to Consider Today
By Canonical, 21 February 2012
The future of enterprise cloud computing remains uncertain. But if you’re thinking about the best way to make it happen in your organisation, our latest guide...
Sound theme results
By Canonical, 20 February 2012
First of all, thank you all for your feedback in both the blog post and, most importantly, the survey. Over 2000 surveys were completed, which is amazing. We...
The Unity design process (and how you can play a part in it)
By Canonical, 16 February 2012
How is Unity designed? How can I contribute to this process? Why did you make thus and such decision? The Unity Design Team is frequently asked these...
Sound theme update
By Canonical, 15 February 2012
Thank you everyone for all your effort, overall it’s an impressive set from such a short deadline! We’ve been busy listening to all your submissions, it’s...
Ubuntu Server Survey 2012
By Canonical, 14 February 2012
The Ubuntu Server Survey is finally ready to be published it makes for a fascinating read. It is the third survey of its kind and again it has been an...
Introducing the Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix, by Canonical
By Jane Silber, 10 February 2012
Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix based on Ubuntu 11.10 is now available for corporate and government institutions evaluating Ubuntu as a desktop solution. The...
Ubuntu sound theme design
By Canonical, 7 February 2012
If you’re as keen as we are that the Ubuntu sound theme is on brand, now is your chance! We are calling for pitches for the Ubuntu sound theme! The brief As...
La Cabine Téléphonique Aquarium
By Canonical, 1 February 2012
Because inspiration can come in many ways… I thought you might enjoy this peculiar installation. The fact that it is situated in a public place, and still...
Multi-Monitor Update and Greeter Prototype
By Canonical, 31 January 2012
We first posted a blog back in December about our work on the multi-monitor experience for Ubuntu. Back then we published the first revision of the Multiple...
Krux creates revenues from audience data and helps protect privacy
By Canonical, 31 January 2012
Ubuntu and AWS cloud used to capture, protect and monetise data across platforms Summary Krux helps website operators responsibly drive new revenues from...
Ubuntu powers online presence for Heart FM, Capital FM and Classic FM
By Canonical, 30 January 2012
Global Radio uses Ubuntu to steamline management and enhance user experience Summary Global Radio, the home of Heart FM, Capital FM and Classic FM, XFM,...