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Canonical produces Ubuntu, provides commercial services for Ubuntu's users, and works with hardware manufacturers, software vendors and cloud partners to certify Ubuntu.

Canonical
16 February 2012

The Unity design process (and how you can play a part in it)

Ubuntu Design

How is Unity designed?  How can I contribute to this process?  Why did you make thus and such decision? The Unity Design Team is frequently asked these questions, and this article aims to de-mystify our design process and highlight the different ways in which volunteer contributions can help improve the Ubuntu user experience. Before divi ...

Canonical
15 February 2012

Sound theme update

Ubuntu Design

Thank you everyone for all your effort, overall it’s an impressive set from such a short deadline! We’ve been busy listening to all your submissions, it’s been a challenge, but the sound samples have been whittled down to a shortlist (of startup sounds only, for now) that we feel meet the pitch brief (or are close ...

Canonical
14 February 2012

Ubuntu Server Survey 2012

Ubuntu Canonical News

The Ubuntu Server Survey is finally ready to be published it makes for a fascinating read. It is the third survey of its kind and again it has been an overwhelming response with over 6,000 completed surveys throughout 2011 and a heartfelt thanks to all who took the time to complete the comprehensive survey. The ...

Canonical
7 February 2012

Ubuntu sound theme design

Ubuntu Design

If you’re as keen as we are that the Ubuntu sound theme is on brand, now is your chance! We are calling for pitches for the Ubuntu sound theme! The brief As Ubuntu expands onto new form factors, with an increasingly definitive visual identity and brand, it is important to ensure that the theme of ...

Canonical
1 February 2012

La Cabine Téléphonique Aquarium

Ubuntu Notes

Because inspiration can come in many ways… I thought you might enjoy this peculiar installation. The fact that it is situated in a public place, and still attracts people after 5 years, makes it worth while. Some pictures. Some videos. Details about the installation.   (via Chris O’Shea) ...

Canonical
31 January 2012

Multi-Monitor Update and Greeter Prototype

Ubuntu Design

We first posted a blog back in December about our work on the multi-monitor experience for Ubuntu. Back then we published the first revision of the Multiple Monitors UX Specification, and got some great feedback. We have taken comments, corrections and suggestions on board, and have come up with an updated multi-monitor specification. The ...

Canonical
31 January 2012

Krux creates revenues from audience data and helps protect privacy

Cloud and server Case study

Ubuntu and AWS cloud used to capture, protect and monetise data across platforms Summary Krux helps website operators responsibly drive new revenues from consumer data while protecting that data from unauthorised skimming and theft. With massive storage and processing requirements, and a rapidly growing customer base, the organisation dec ...

Canonical
30 January 2012

Ubuntu powers online presence for Heart FM, Capital FM and Classic FM

Desktop Case study

Global Radio uses Ubuntu to steamline management and enhance user experience Summary Global Radio, the home of Heart FM, Capital FM and Classic FM, XFM, Choice FM, BigTop40 and LBC is the UK’s premier radio company. To give listeners 24-hour access to the news and music they want, it operates major websites for each of ...

Canonical
27 January 2012

Ubuntu: Designing for a good purpose

Ubuntu Notes

 Ubuntu is the world’s most popular open-source operating system for phones, tablets, PCs, and TVs. It is used by more ...

Canonical
24 January 2012

JT Global standardises mission-critical production system on Ubuntu

Cloud and server Case study

Virtualised Ubuntu environment delivers datacentre power and cooling savings of £2,800 per year Summary JT Global, formerly Jersey Telecom, is a leading communications provider in the Channel Islands. It delivers ADSL services to 38,000 subscribers via an extensive IT infrastructure that incorporates public DNS servers, authentication ser ...

Canonical
23 January 2012

Precisely how we’re going to make the wallpapers in 12.04 the best ever!

Ubuntu Design

As developers all over the world sink their teeth into the new features for the next release of Ubuntu it’s time to get out our cameras, brushes and pencils out and start creating the images that will make up the wallpapers for the next release. 12.04 will be an LTS so the same super high ...

Canonical
16 January 2012

Meeting Prezi

Ubuntu Design

While we were sprinting in Budapest, we had the opportunity to meet the team responsible for such an interesting and inspiring product. We have in fact been lucky enough, thanks to some interesting connections, to be invited at Prezi’s! Of course this only after a hard day of work! 😉 Prezi is a presentation tool ...

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