2013 seems like an odd time to talk about a brand new smartphone operating system, but that's just what we got yesterday from Ubuntu, a popular indie operating system for PCs that is making its way to ...

2012 was the year Microsoft finally unveiled its touch-friendly new operating system to the world, signalling where the computing industry is at and where it’s heading. Indeed, touchscreen tablets and ...

If you're looking for a new operating system or want to do a bit of distro hopping, you might be considering either Fedora or Ubuntu. Let me help you choose which to try first.

CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who has covered everything from HDTVs to computers to Flowbee Haircut Systems. Besides his work with CNET, Don's work has been featured in a ...

Ubuntu is the Zulu word for a traditional African philosophy that encourages people to live and work together harmoniously. Desmond Tutu defines ubuntu as “the very essence of being human,” what you ...

Let's have a pop quiz. The most popular desktop operating system is... Windows. Right. The most popular mobile operating system is... Android! Correct. And, the most popular operating system on the ...

Canonical, the company that makes Linux-based operating system Ubuntu, announced new software coming to Android phones that will turn smartphones into computers. Ubuntu is free software that is an ...

After releasing a number of beta versions of its new Linux operating system, Canonical will be launching its new Ubuntu 16.04 LTS operating system with Long Term Support (or LTS). The LTS support will ...

You've probably heard a lot about Chromebooks. These affordable computers are manufactured by companies like HP, Acer, Toshiba, and Samsung, among others, and run Google's cloud-based operating system ...

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The blockbuster project that shattered crowdfunding records and fell short of its own target is seeing new light. While the Ubuntu Edge smartphone failed to meet its ambitious $32 million goal, ...