Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala): Installation/Upgrade Success Rate

Following the amount of replies on my previous post (Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala): Are You Experiencing Problems?), I thought I would research just how many people seemed to have problems with the release. Read more

Ubuntu 9.10 Vs Windows 7: 5 reasons why Linux wins

Are you a fan of Linux? If you are, you have probably already installed the latest version of Ubuntu (9.10) and are currently working your way around all of the new features. Read more

Another Ubuntu 9.10 Review: Test Drive

We recently reported that Ubuntu Linux 9.10 was released on Tuesday, which we offered a review of. However, this has now opened the floodgates for websites offering their own reviews of the new software, codenamed ‘Karmic Koala’ with The Inquirer offering its readers a test drive of Ubuntu 9.10. Read more

Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala): Are You Experiencing Problems?

Ubuntu finally released version 9.10 of their popular open-source Operating System on the 29th of October, however it seems that there are a lot of users wishing that they had stuck with the previous version of the OS. Read more

Ubuntu Linux 9.10 Hands-on Review

Regular users of Ubuntu, the popular Linux software, will be interested to know that a brand new version (v9.10) is available to try out. We have a hands-on review for you to check out now, giving you a detailed lowdown on what to expect. Read more

NetWalker Smartbook (PC-Z1): Runs Ubuntu Linux

Sharp have recently announced that their new NetWalker PC-Z1 smartbooks will be shipped as standard with Ubuntu, this follows a somewhat cult following of Sharps Zaurus PDA’s running the popular Linux distribution.

Hardware wise the PC-Z1 features a 800MHz processor, 512MB of memory, 4GB of on-board flash storage, built in WiFi, two USB ports and a microSDHC slot for additional storage, it also has a 10 hour battery.

The smartbook is said to have a 3-second quick launch and in my opinion should run the OS pretty smoothly, although the CPU speed will restrict performance. The PC-Z1 is looking to retail in Japan as of September 25th for ¥44,800, this is roughly the equivalent of $479. Fore details check out Engadget’s article.

Ubuntu 9.04 available for download

We can now inform you that Ubuntu version 9.04 is available to download as of now. The upgrade will offer faster bootups, Skype and Adobe flash support, open office 3.0, cloud support and much more. Read more

Ubuntu 8.10 Linux Upgrade: How is it?

You got to love open source software and not only because it’s free but also thanks to the advantages of being able to let the community modify the software for improvements that benefit all.

Ubuntu was first released on October 20, 2004 and just under a week ago (30 October 2008) we saw the release of Ubuntu 8.10. Did you upgrade to the latest version of Ubuntu Linux? Read more

VIA Linux Portal to offer drivers, documentation and open source code

VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the launch of a beta version of the VIA Linux Portal as part of an initiative designed to extend collaboration with the Open Source community.

The VIA Linux Portal will initially offer graphics drivers for the VIA CN896 digital media IGP chipset for the new Ubuntu 8.04 LTS distribution. Documentation and source code for these drivers will be released over the coming weeks, with official forums and bug tracking scheduled for implementation later this year. The VIA Linux Portal will also adhere to a regular release schedule that is aligned with kernel changes and the release of major Linux distributions.

Sponsored by Canonical Ltd., Ubuntu is released every six months, with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS the latest release in what has been consistently rated among the most popular of the many GNU/Linux distributions in the PC space.

“We welcome the steps being taken by VIA to improve its support to the Open Source community,” said Chris Kenyon, Director of Business Development at Canonical. “We look forward to working with VIA to ensure these drivers get built into Ubuntu by default and that Ubuntu developers and users enjoy a great experience when using VIA platforms.”

“VIA is excited to be taking a more active role within the open source ecosystem,” said Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “Opening the VIA Linux Portal is an important step in our long term open source initiative and offering support for Ubuntu, one of the most widely known of the Linux distributions, is an ideal place to start.”

The beta version of the VIA Linux Portal is located at linux.via.com.tw and currently offers driver files for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Service Pack 1 for the VIA CN896 chipset with two south bridge options.

Dell XPS M1330 Laptop with Ubuntu 7.10 now in America

Good news for all you that want a Dell, Dell are now shipping their XPS M1330 laptop with a DVD playing version of Ubuntu 7.10 which will be preinstalled on the Read more