There’s really nothing that hard about installing programs on Linux. Anyone who still uses shell commands like say, “apt-get install some-program-or-the-other,” is doing so because they want to do it ...

Linux lacks native versions of industry-grade creative tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and while open-source ...

I still have a lot to learn, but my time with Ubuntu has been nothing short of pleasant ...

Ubuntu 11.10 became available as early-development alpha software earlier this year, and it was clear from the outset that this operating software has clearly found its stride. After looking at both ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

Linux operating system developer Canonical Ltd. today announced the general availability of Real-time Ubuntu, a new and specialized version of its operating system designed for time-bound workloads ...

Canonical has announced a smart phone interface for its operating system, Ubuntu. The Linux-based software will allow users to run desktop apps on their handsets, so that they double for PCs when ...

Last month, Canonical launched Ubuntu 8.10 with significant new features and performance upgrades over previous versions. But what is becoming increasingly clear is that the free, downloadable ...

Linux runs the world, but it doesn't run the traditional PC desktop -- nor does it seem likely it ever will. One of these moves is the introduction of Ubuntu Pro beta. This is an expanded security ...