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Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith

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Migrating from CentOS to Ubuntu: a guide for system administrators and DevOps

CentOS 7 is on track to reach its end-of-life (EoL) on June 30, 2024. Post this date, the CentOS Project will cease to provide updates or support, including vital security patches. Moving away from the RHEL-based ecosystem might appear daunting, but if you’re considering Ubuntu the switch can be both straightforward and economically viabl

Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS: Noble Numbat deep dive

Learn how Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS is built to empower open source developers and deliver innovation for the next 12 years.

Performance engineering on Ubuntu leaps forward with frame pointers by default in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Today Canonical is raising the bar for performance and observability by enabling frame pointers by default in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

End of year review: Ubuntu Desktop in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on the evolution of Ubuntu Desktop over the last twelve months.

Unleash the power of GPU: Ubuntu WorkSpaces now support Graphics G4dn bundles

We are excited to announce a significant upgrade to our Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces offering. From today, Ubuntu WorkSpaces now support GPU-based Graphics.g4dn and GraphicsPro.g4dn bundles, unlocking new opportunities for creativity and innovation on Amazon WorkSpaces. Since the launch of Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces in September 2022, we’

Ubuntu Desktop 23.10: Mantic Minotaur deep dive

Ubuntu Desktop 23.10 is bristling with new features, not all of them visible at first glance. Join us on a deep dive of the highlights.

How New Mexico State University accelerates compliant federal research with Ubuntu

New federal compliance rules meant that NMSU Physical Science Laboratory needed a new operating system. Learn more about why they chose Ubuntu.

Ubuntu Desktop: charting a course for the future

In this post we share our values and vision for Ubuntu Desktop, and how this framework can help structure and support our collaboration with the community.

Making a move: How migrating to Ubuntu saved a life insurance company 60% in costs

Tech Mahindra details how their partnership with Canonical enabled them to shift the balance for a major Fortune 500 life insurance company.

Comparing Ubuntu vs macOS for enterprise developers

Choosing the right operating system for your enterprise developers is a strategic choice. Ubuntu vs macOS, which is right for you?

How we improved testing Ubuntu on WSL – and how you can too!

We’ve created a set of new GitHub actions to improve testing on WSL and deliver a robust Ubuntu experience for Windows developers. Try them yourself today!

Ubuntu Core as an immutable Linux Desktop base

Join us as we discuss the architecture of immutable operating systems and the role of Ubuntu Core in the future of the immutable Linux desktop.

Linux for schools: why use Ubuntu for education

How Ubuntu Desktop combines hardware support, administrative and productivity tools to empower students and keep control in the hands of educators.

Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 release roundup

Packed with new features, Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 includes new tools for gamers, developers and organisations. Join us on a tour of the highlights!

The Firefox snap: Updates and Upgrades

Improvements to desktop snap updates and Raspberry Pi performance headline our latest roundup for Firefox improvements for Ubuntu Desktop.

Closing the digital divide with Compudopt and Ubuntu Desktop

A technical deep-dive into how Compudopt uses Ubuntu Desktop to resurrect older hardware and empower youth and their communities.

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