Top for security

By boredandblogging | Published: 2006-08-04

SearchSecurity.com has identifed Ubuntu as the quickest major Linux distribution when it comes to fixing security vulnerabilities.

“One way to make a non-scientific determination as to how quickly various Linux distributions publish their updates is by searching the Secunia database of advisories … In this instance, Ubuntu and Fedora received the highest scores overall, reflecting their tendency to be among the first responders for many issues.”

So, Ubuntu’s free, easy to use, looks great and it’s secure.

Congratulations to Martin Pitt and the rest of the Ubuntu security team!

SearchSecurity.com story.

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Did that say Ubuntu?

By boredandblogging | Published: 2006-08-04

Ubuntu isn’t just a great way to get more from your computer. Now it’s roadside art!

Eagle-eyed readers may have spotted blog posts with photos of an exceptionally good-looking billboard in the USA. The beige, the red, that friendly typeface – it all looks incredibly familiar!

With an awesome community, the best software and, of course, freedom for everyone, our pals at Canonical just couldn’t keep quiet any longer. Sometimes, a billboard by the side of a busy freeway is the best way to share your excitement. The recent release of Ubuntu Dapper – ideally suited for servers as well as desktops – provided a simple but powerful message: Ubuntu gives your server the same quality, usability and polish that have already made it the most popular Linux distribution on desktops and laptops around the world.

Keep an eye open for other places where we get to spread the Ubuntu love. The first person to spot the location of this particular billboard wins … the admiration of all your friends!

[Seen it? Tell other Ubunteros where you saw it]

Your Ubuntu story – how do you Ubuntu?

By boredandblogging | Published: 2006-08-03

If you’re using Ubuntu in any kind of organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

The more detail you give us the better, but even if its just a paragraph that would be great. Photos are very welcome AND please state clearly if you are happy for us to share your story!

Over the next couple of months we would like to start sharing these stories and let others hear how Ubuntu works in our lives, schools and businesses.

So don’t wait, visit www.ubuntu.com/mystory or email us now at mystory@ubuntu.com.

Simon Law speaks on Ubuntu quality assurance

By boredandblogging | Published: 2006-08-01

Simon Law, head of the Quality Assurance department at Ubuntu, has given a talk to the UW Computer Science Club.

In the talk, Simon explains how Ubuntu is better able to respond to user request and bugs than traditional software companies, and how Ubuntu is taking advantage of the open-source model. Particularly interesting are Simon’s views on what motivates open-source developers to produce software, and how open-source oriented businesses (specifically Ubuntu’s Canonical) are making money.

Localisation Team Leader and Sound Designer required

By boredandblogging | Published: 2006-07-31

The Ubuntu project has two exciting volunteer opportunities!

Localisation/Translation Team Leader

If you’re a whizz with Launchpad’s Rosetta translation tool, enjoy making sure things get done and have experience with localisation, get yourself to the next Community Council meeting.

If you’re the right person for the role, you’ll be keeping in touch with translation teams and coordinating with the Rosetta and language pack development teams. If you’re up to the job, step up at the next Community Council meeting.

Sound designer

The Ubuntu Art Team is looking for a sound designer. The rich log-in and event sounds are as much a part of Ubuntu’s human-friendly appeal, as its warm colours and easy to use interface.

If you can create meaning in a snatch of sound, without it becoming irritating, read more in Troy Sobotka’s post to the Art Team’s mailing list.

As an aside, prog-rock hero Robert Fripp has developed Windows Vista’s sound environment. Let’s hope he didn’t go for a twenty minute drum solo at start-up.