2012 will be the year of Linux. Ubuntu Pink Pony will pwn Windows

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Ubuntu designers are on identi.ca

Ubuntu designers are on identi.ca

Seems like I’m not alone on identi.ca. :) The Ubuntu designers team is now aboard as well, as this dent says: Starting today, we’re using Twitter and Identica to collect feedback from people using Ubuntu. If you’d like to follow their adventures you …

A new roadmap for the App Center

A new roadmap for the App Center

This is a follow up to the previous post about the App Center. As noted in a previous post (that one too long to be read), the …

Ubuntu AppStore in the workings ?

Ubuntu AppStore in the workings ?

We live in cool times. Everybody’s up creating an AppStore of some kind. After Apple brought out the concept, Nokia, Microsoft and even Sun (really !) are hurrying up putting together their ones. Many Open Source supporters have noted again and again, that Linux repositories are pretty much the equivalent of an AppStore. Interestingly enough, [...]

Shuttleworth’s take on Ubuntu One trademark issue

Shuttleworth’s take on Ubuntu One trademark issue

When the Ubuntu One service launched, some concerns has been raised about the name of the service. Since Ubuntu is mainly a community effort, the use of the “Ubuntu” trademark for a commercial service split the community in two. Many of you are already aware of the issue, and read opinions …

What is Ubuntu One ?

What is Ubuntu One ?

Since my first post was kind of messy, here I come trying to do some aftermath and clear up some of the most recurring doubts. Feel free to correct me if anything I write is …

Ubuntu One in Beta. Wait, WTF ?

Ubuntu One in Beta. Wait, WTF ?

Update: I posted a follow up with more info and answers to common questions and concerns about Ubuntu One. Be sure to take a look after reading this post. Seems like Canonical just released the Beta of their UbuntuOne service. Wait… WTF ?! I …

Windows goes Fanculo

Windows goes Fanculo

Nico just posted a notice claiming Ubuntu having equalled Windows XP in Google Trends. While this is definitely nice, as it may mean people are no more looking for a Windows XP downgrade rather than for a Ubuntu switch, if you compare the full Windows vs Ubuntu you’ll find Ubuntu has still a …

Linux Talks, Windows Walks

Linux Talks, Windows Walks

While Italian generic newspapers desperately advertise Windows 7 as a good alternative to Linux (yeah, right, who switches to what ?), Microsoft shoots itself in the foot by imposing limits on the hardware a Netbook can use to …

Karmic Koala new design postponed ?

Karmic Koala new design postponed ?

To Canonical: what’s so wrong with the design thing ? Several people around the net are increasingly disappointed by the UI redesign (originally meant for Hardy if I recall correctly) getting postponed from cycle to cycle, from year to year.  [I apologize on lack of time to cite sources here] Don’t be so …

This is getting messy

Shuttleworth’s last post expressed a nice intent: coordinating (almost) releases and sharing work. The issue to be tackled here is the traditional fragmentation which constitutes both the force (being more creative and less erhm.. controllable by some people ;-) and the weakness of Linux distributions development. As it’s usual for Mark’s posts, the article is [...]

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