The Gutsy Gibbon repositories are open

With Feisty just out of the door the development on the new version of Ubuntu has started. The different stages of development and important dates are outlined in the Release Schedule. To follow which software packages are being uploaded to Gutsy refer to the gutsy-changes mailing list or use the more convenient Gutsy RSS feed …

Ubuntu Feisty Fawn (7.04) released, starting the wait for Gutsy Gibbon

The new Ubuntu release is finally here. Check out the tour to evaluate whether you want to install or upgrade to this release (hint: you want to). The first thing you want is probably to download a CD image of Feisty Fawn. Before installing however, you should read the release notes to avoid or be …

My Feisty regressions, what are yours?

I’m currently running the development version of Ubuntu, codenamed Feisty. The final version was planned to be released on April 19th, but this might change since the RC has already been postponed. There seems to be no official announcement what exactly causes the delay, but I have some ideas, because there are some problems I’m …

Ubuntu Magazine is looking for contributors

“Full circle” is the name of a new e-magazine that covers topics about or closely related to Ubuntu. The name comes from the name of the logo, which depicts a circle that contains elements of all major Ubuntu derivatives, namely Kubuntu, Xubuntu and Edubuntu. The Magazine is yet to have its first issue and right …

Launchpad is now public beta

Launchpad is Canonical’s web collaboration platform for managing bug reports, translations, support and more. It is similar to services like SourceForge, but offers new features like translations and in general, it is easier to use for people who are new to Open Source software development. Originally created for Ubuntu, it now offers its services to …

Get free Ubuntu stickers

System76 offers Desktops and Laptops preinstalled with Ubuntu. That alone is great, but they also have something for all those people who already have a computer and are happy with it: free “Powered by: Ubuntu” stickers All you have to do is send a self-addressed stamped envelope to one of the addresses on their list. …