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 ...

Canonical shook the Linux world yesterday when it announced that the next version of Ubuntu — “Natty Narwhal,” or version 11.04 — will no longer use the GNOME interface by default. Instead, Natty will ...

Ubuntu Budgie’s screen appearance and user interface could not be any easier on the eyes. Quick launch apps hang on the left. The applet, notification, and customization center slide out from 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 ...