Section: News

Powerful New Ubuntu PC Unveiled By System76

A powerful new Ubuntu PC has been revealed by Linux computer company System76. The Leopard Extreme boasts Haswell CPUs and up to 64GB RAM.

17 September 2013

Leap Motion Linux Desktop Control Demoed

Ever wanted to control your Linux desktop with hand movements? Using the Leap Motion controller and a third-party app for Ubuntu, you can.

17 September 2013

Valve To Reveal Linux-Powered ‘Steambox’ News Next Week

Valve - the company behind Steam - are to reveal more details on their up-coming Linux-powered 'Steambox' gaming console next week.

16 September 2013

Ubuntu Phone Will Offer Integrated Facebook Web App

Facebook will be available for Ubuntu Touch, Canonical has announced. But not in the way most users will expect...

16 September 2013

German City Starts Distributing Free Ubuntu 12.04 CDs to Windows XP Users

The German city of Munich has begun offering free Ubuntu 12.04 CDs in local libraries in an effort to help citizens still using Windows XP.

14 September 2013

This Ubuntu Phone Mir Demo Shows ‘Performance’ Users Can Expect

Mir developers have shared an older video demo of Mir that, they say, shows the 'experience and performance' users can expect to find soon.

13 September 2013

Is ‘3’ The Latest Member of Canonical’s Carrier Advisory Group?

Canonical's 'Carrier Advisory Group' for networks interested in Ubuntu for Phones appears to have picked up a new member in the shape of 3.

12 September 2013

Humble Indie Bundle 9 Launches, Brings 3 New Games to Linux

After a series of Windows-only bundles the latest iteration, the Humble Indie Bundle 9, is once again supporting Linux gamers.

11 September 2013

‘iRacing’ Simulator Readies Linux Release With New Alpha

iRacing, a popular realistic racing simulator used by both enthusiast and real-world racers alike, is finally available to play on Linux.

11 September 2013

Mass Effect Composer Offers To Create New Ubuntu Start-Up Sound

An award winning composer, best known for work on the Mass Effect trilogy of games, is offering to create a new start-up sound for Ubuntu.

11 September 2013

Canonical Launches ‘Ubuntu Voice’ Initiative, Aims to Harness User Feedback

Canonical has today launched a new initiative designed to help shape the future of Ubuntu, the way users want it.

10 September 2013
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Intel Remove XMir Support From Xorg Driver

Intel has pulled XMir support from their Xorg driver branch just days after Canonical submitted it - a decision that has sparked controversy.

8 September 2013