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Latest Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop Edition puts focus on consumers and mobile

by Canonical on 7 October 2010

Ubuntu 10.10 adds features for desktop and netbook users London, October 7, 2010: Canonical today announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop...

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Wikimedia chooses Ubuntu for all of its servers

by Canonical on 4 October 2010

Background Most people with a passing acquaintance with a browser or Google search know Wikipedia, the web-based encyclopedia spanning topics from the...

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Wavesat uses Bazaar Version Control to increase developer productivity

by Canonical on 4 October 2010

Summary As a leading provider of wireless solutions to global telecommunication carriers and device manufacturers, Wavesat runs a tight schedule of multiple...

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Landscape contributes to the doubling of Context Media’s advertising performance

by Canonical on 4 October 2010

Chicago-based company Context Media builds waiting room TV networks that help healthcare professionals educate and inspire their patients as they make crucial...

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Ubuntu is the open source platform of choice for Oxford Archaeology

by Canonical on 4 October 2010

Out with the proprietary software and in with open source. Moving to Ubuntu is proving to be an excellent decision by Oxford Archaeology. Background Oxford...

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Ubuntu supports technology-enabled teaching at The Johns Hopkins University

by Canonical on 30 September 2010

Cost-effective, easy-to-use and reliable, Ubuntu proved to be the open source platform of choice on which to build a support system for technology-enabled...

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Ubuntu provides a secure and easily accessible system for german pilots

by Canonical on 30 September 2010

Enhanced security, outstanding support and reduced maintenance times – Ubuntu was the optimal choice for Contact Air GmbH. Summary Contact Air is a regional...

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Ubuntu proved the optimal choice for a non-profit radio station

by Canonical on 30 September 2010

Simplicity in switching, ease-of-use, great client/server side management and outstanding reliability – Ubuntu proved the best choice for KRUU-FM Radio...

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Ubuntu enables advanced computer research into killer diseases

by Canonical on 30 September 2010

Delivering training courses to researchers in developing countries – Ubuntu was the first choice for The Wellcome Trust Sangar Institute. Background The...

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Ubuntu delivers significant cost-savings for specialist sports school

by Canonical on 30 September 2010

Stability, reduced maintenance and significant cost-savings – Ubuntu proved an outstanding choice for Skegness Grammar School. Background Skegness Grammar...

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Integrating Ubuntu 8.04 LTS into Microsoft Active Directory using Likewise Open

by Canonical on 30 September 2010

Microsoft Active Directory is a widely-deployed directory service that is commonly used for identity management and authentication across the enterprise. Its...

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Canonical hosts leading ODMs at Ubuntu Hardware Summit

by Canonical on 21 September 2010

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) learn latest techniques about shipping Ubuntu, hardware enablement and more...