Section: News

Pitivi Video Editor Launches €100k Fundraising Campaign

The development team behind open-source video editor Pitivi are seeking €100,000 to turn it into a 'flexible, high-end' application.

23 February 2014

11 Percent of Windows XP Users Will Switch to Linux, Survey Claims

11% of organisations using Windows XP plan to switch to Linux soon, a survey conducted by Tech Pro Research shows.

21 February 2014
LIM in 14.04

Better Late Than Never: Ubuntu Adds Locally Integrated Menus to 14.04

It's been a long time coming, but Ubuntu 14.04 will finally offer users the choice of showing application menus in application windows.

20 February 2014
The Ubuntu Phone

Two Ubuntu Phones Coming This Year, Here’s Who’s Making Them

Two manufacturers, China based Meizu and Spanish OEM BQ Readers, are both set to release Ubuntu-powered handsets at some point 'within 2014'.

19 February 2014

Humble Indie Bundle 11 Arrives with 5 Linux Games

The Humble Indie Bundle is here again with another 5 games for Linux!

18 February 2014

One Year On: Steam for Linux Content Increases by 900%

One year on from its arrival in the Ubuntu Software Center, Steam for Linux now offers more than 500 gaming titles - an increase of 900%.

18 February 2014

Improved HTML5 App Support Is Coming to Ubuntu Touch

Ubuntu is working to improve support for the development of HTML5 applications on Ubuntu Touch through Cordova.

17 February 2014

China Downloaded More Than 1.5 Million Copies of Ubuntu in 2013

Ubuntu Kylin, a version of Ubuntu orientated to Chinese users, has been downloaded more 1.5 million times in over the last year.

16 February 2014

GNOME 3.12 Will Include Yet More Hi-DPI Display Improvements

Two items recently covered on this site, the upcoming release of GNOME 3.12 and Ubuntu's intention to support HDPI displays in 14.04 LTS, combined neatly over the weekend.

16 February 2014

Ubuntu To Switch to Systemd As Default Following Debian Decision

In news few of us could have or would have predicted this time last week: Ubuntu has announced plans to switch to the Systemd init system.

14 February 2014

Philippines’ Biggest Mobile Network Joins Ubuntu Phone Group

At 57 million subscribers strong, Smart Communications are the latest big name addition to the Carrier Advisory Group for Ubuntu for Phones.

13 February 2014

Ubuntu Wallpaper Contest Offers Artists Chance to Feature on Millions of Desktops

Ubuntu is giving amateur and professional artists alike the chance to have their work shipped in Ubuntu – and here's how you can take part.

11 February 2014