Canonical has announced a new 'snappy' Core version of its Ubuntu Linux OS, designed for containerized applications in the cloud. It's the biggest change to Ubuntu in 20 years, says Canonical's lead ...

Some of Canonical’s ambitions for the future directions of Ubuntu are becoming apparent – despite some bumps in the road.

Developers can prototype their devices, simulate a full release, then keep the finished products updated through an open source app store. Richard Trenholm Former Movie and TV Senior Editor Richard ...

Canonical released Ubuntu Core 20 today, and it is now available for download. If you’re already familiar with Ubuntu Core, the standout new feature is added device security with secure boot, ...

Ubuntu unveiled Snappy Ubuntu Core today -- a new, lightweight version of the OS that offers a barebones platform combined with cloud-based application hosting. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

Canonical is pushing the security and usability conveniences of managing internet of things (IoT) and edge devices with its June 15 release of Ubuntu Core 22, the fully containerized Ubuntu 22.04 LTS ...

Canonical on Feb. 2 made available Ubuntu Core 20, a minimal, containerized version of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and embedded systems. This major version bolsters device ...

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Canonical's Ubuntu is best known for its Linux desktop, but the company really makes it money from the cloud. And, founder Mark Shuttleworth has said, the Internet of Things (IoT). So, it comes as no ...

In October, a DDoS attack on Dyn’s infrastructure took down a big chunk of the internet, making sites like Amazon and Twitter inaccessible. It was the first major attack involving IoT (internet of ...