Canonical, the leading backer of the Ubuntu version of Linux, this week said it would hire a team to help make open source software on the desktop more appealing and easier to use. The company plans ...

Canonical developed a new user interface for Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Edition, called Unity. While GNOME has panels at the top and bottom of the screen, Unity instead has a top panel and a panel on the ...

When I’m asked to recommend a Linux distribution for beginners, I always suggest Ubuntu. It’s one of the easiest to master, but there’s still a learning curve for longtime Windows users. Here's what ...

Canonical has unveiled the tablet interface for Ubuntu, and the key features of Ubuntu Touch -- the version of Ubuntu that will run on ARM smartphones and tablets. The Touch Developer Preview of ...