Monthly Archives: August 2006

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]