When you think of Canonical’s Ubuntu Linux, what do you think of? You probably think of a smooth, easy-to-use desktop Linux. You also wouldn’t be surprised to know that it came designed to work and ...

Canonical has not yet built an Ubuntu Linux distribution for tablets and will continue development of the OS for PCs and netbooks, company executives said. Fast growth in tablet shipments has not ...

At long last, Ubuntu is being offered as the pre-installed OS on a form factor that has never been Microsoft's strongest suit. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

Canonical on Thursday updated its Linux distribution for netbooks, simplifying the interface and adding new programs that the company says will make it easier for users to access and use Web content.

Ubuntu 10.10, which is due for release later this year, will ship with support for gesture-based multitouch interaction. I tried Ubuntu netbook edition on my 1000he but couldn't figure out where ...

The sparsely populated floor at Linuxworld was a disappointment, but netbooks made an impact at this year’s show, a sign that these lightweight machines may bring the Linux OS to a larger audience.