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Ubuntu 10.10 Readied For Weekend Release

Canonical is seeking to shore up its position as the open-source platform of choice for cloud computing with new upgrades

The Linux kernel bugs, first patched in 2007, could allow unprivileged users to take over a system

The release of uTouch brings multi-touch to Ubuntu Linux, from the kernel to the application layer

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IBM's free DB2 database version, Express-C, is now available on the Ubuntu cloud computing platform for private and public clouds

Cloud

Canonical is preparing to introduce a new service option for Ubuntu Linux desktop and server users, known as Ubuntu Advantage

Cloud

Canonical's Ubuntu Server offers a serviceable alternative to server offerings from other Linux vendors and from Microsoft

Canonical announces the upcoming release of the Desktop and Server editions of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS

A new cloud-focused Linux flavour launched recently, known as Peppermint, and will open up to more testers over the next two to four weeks

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IBM has teamed up with Canonical and Simmtronics to launch a cloud netbook costing just $190 (£127) for emerging markets