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Ubuntu is a popular Linux variant based off of the Debian/GNU release. First released in October 2004 as a Debian offshoot, it is now a major Linux distribution with a strong release and support model. Major companies such as Dell are now offering Ubuntu OS options for their products.

Ubuntu has been hailed as one of the best Linux distributions due to the strong community aspects of the OS. It was built and maintained as a platform that is designed to be easy to install, use and evolve due in part to the robust community. Ubuntu has the largest workstation installed base of any Linux distribution.

Ubuntu's success is due to the model its creators, Canonical Ltd, have formed. UK based Canonical Ltd allow anyone to download and use Ubuntu variants for free but charge for professional support.  Ubuntu has new mainstream releases every six months and Long Term Support releases every two years.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “ubuntu”

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  by oldgoat1957 / on Jan 27, 2012
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  by goldnugget / on Nov 5, 2011
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• How to Shut Down Ubuntu 12.10 PC Automatically [Quick Tips]

  
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• Ubuntu-Style icons for Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/12.04/Linux Mint/and Ubuntu derivatives

  
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• Ubuntu Touch Apps Now Available In Ubuntu 13.10

  
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  A set of mobile applications Ubuntu Touch now available for test in a desktop build Ubuntu 13.10 In fresh daily test builds of Ubuntu 13.10 there was a possibility of installation of the basic appendices developed within Ubuntu Touch, mobile version of a distribution kit for smartphones and tablets. At present, ...
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• The Ubuntu App Developer Cookbook Announced

  
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  In recent months we have been seeing tremendous growth and interest in the Ubuntu SDK that is at the heart of building applications for Ubuntu for phones, tablets, desktops, and TVs. The SDK provides the ability to build rich native applications in QML/Qt that hook right into the system, platform services, messaging, ...
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• System76 launches high-end Ubuntu-powered laptops

  
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  System76 has launched two high-end laptops powered by Intel’s 4th-Generation Intel Core “Haswell” processor. While that may not seem too unusual in the light of 50 similar devices hitting the market in recent weeks, the company’s Galago UltraPro and Gazelle Professional models stand out for their hefty dose of ...
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• Enable Full DVD Playback in Ubuntu 13.04

  
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  Out of the box Ubuntu cant play DVDs and as a result you may get some error message stating that it cant play the inserted disc. The problem is the most of the DVDs come with something called CSS - Content Scramble System which is some sort of encryption which allows those DVDs function more efficiently and securely. ...
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• PulseAudio Volume Control Buttons not Working and the Fix

  
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• Mir Still Causing Concerns By Ubuntu Derivatives

  
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  phoronix.com: With Canonicals planned adoption of their in-house Mir Display Server over the next year rather than using an X.Org Server or Wayland, derivatives such as KDE-based Kubuntu continue to fear the change and what exactly the options will be. read more
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• How to Enable Appindicator in Gnome Shell

  
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  One of the good things about the Unity desktop is the appindicator feature that provides quick access to key parts of your application. For those who are using Ubuntu, but have replaced the Unity desktop with Gnome Shell, one of the frustration is that the appindicator does not work in Gnome Shell. Luckily, with a ...
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• Ubuntu up and running on Android min PCs with RK3188 chips

  
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  Rockchip’s RK3188 quad-core processor is one of the fastest ARM Cortex-A9 chips on the market. But up until now if you’ve had a tablet, TV stick, or other devices with an RK3188 chip, you’ve probably only been able to run Android on it. Now you can also run Ubuntu, and possibly other Linux-based operating ...
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• System76 Galago UltraPro packs a Haswell chip and Ubuntu into a .75-inch thick chassis

  
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  Linux boutique System76 pulled the wraps off several new laptops yesterday, including the Galago UltraPro. It’s a sleek new notebook that runs an Intel Core i7 Haswell chip — which means it should offer plenty of power and exceptional battery life . According to System76, the Galago UltraPro is also the first ...
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• How to Change System Language in Ubuntu

  
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• How To Set A Warning Banner For SSH Logins

  
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  One of the earlier posts described how to install SSH server on Ubuntu. Now, it may be necessary to set a banner for legal as well as for clarity purposes that any user who logins remotely to this server can view and understand (similar to usage agreement when installing apps). Here is how to set [...]
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• Lovely Linux Mint GDM themes that you can also use for the MDM login manager.

  
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  Simple GDM theme. There are some lovely MDM themes here: http://gnome-look.org/index.php?xsortmode=high&page=0&xcontentmode=150&PHPSESSID=677369a539b682bfcfaf4deb6bad7148. These would be perfect for any Linux Mint 15 machine. The MDM login manager in Linux Mint 15 has the ability to load GDM themes as ...
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• furiusisomount

  
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• Is there a Ubuntu Touch Build for Your Device?

  
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  A couple of months ago, Ubuntu Touch was unveiled for mobile devices to much hype and excitement. Along with the announcement, a handy porting guide and accompanying source code were introduced to the members of the dev community who were interested in testing the devel… xda-developers Related PostsPorting Ubuntu ...
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• Hands-on with Halo: Spartan Assault on Windows 8, Phone 8

  
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• Administer your Server using Agenti Server Manager

  
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• Remove old kernels in Ubuntu - The IT Community

  
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• How to set Google Chrome custom proxy server settings independently from Internet Explorer proxy settings

  
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