Australians Demand Linux Netbooks
thevarguy.com — Roughly 30 percent of Netbook sales in Melbourne — Australia’s second-largest city — involve customers requesting Linux rather than Windows, according to Geek Central, a fast-growing solution provider that serves the region. (Submitted by motang) More...
Canonical’s Ubuntu Linux Tops 8 Million Users
thevarguy.com — Sure, Windows is expected to run on 1 billion devices by 2010. But a loud minority is making its voice heard by moving to Ubuntu Linux. In fact, Canonical’s marketing materials state that Ubuntu now has more than 8 million users. (Submitted by motang) More...
Can Ubuntu Linux Close the Digital Divide?
thevarguy.com — Untangle is scheduled to host an Ubuntu Linux Installfest from Aug. 4 to 7 at LinuxWorld Expo in San Francisco. This latest Installfest, coupled with recent moves by Canonical and Intel made The VAR Guy wonder: Can Ubuntu Linux close the digital divide? (Submitted by motang) More...
Critical Week for Canonical and Ubuntu Linux
thevarguy.com — Canonical CEO and Ubuntu Linux backer Mark Shuttleworth will step into the spotlight July 22, when he keynotes OSCON (Open Source Convention) in Portland, Oregon. It will be a critical moment for Shuttleworth and the Ubuntu movement. Here’s why. (Submitted by motang) More...
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