Monthly Archives: October 2011

P is for…

By akgraner | Published: 2011-10-05

It’s a perennial pleasure to pick pertinent and/or pithy placeholder names for Ubuntu releases. At least, I like to think of them as pertinent and/or pithy. I’ve had diverse feedback, shall we say. Nevertheless, it’s now a tradition, and it’s a pressing priority as we approach the release of Oneiric. So, what will be our […]

Technical Board 2011

By pleia2 | Published: 2011-10-05

After the recent poll of Ubuntu developers I’m delighted to introduce the Technical Board 2011-2013. I think it’s worth noting that three of the members of this generation of technical leaders are not Canonical employees, though admittedly they are all former members of that team. I think there’s cause for celebration on both fronts: broader […]

Interview with Rubi1200

By ubuntu-news-team | Published: 2011-10-05

Our latest interview is from a new member of the forum staff, Rubi1200.  Hope you enjoy! 1. Tell as much as you’re willing about your “real life” like name, age, gender, location, family, religion, profession, education, hobbies, etc. I am father to two wonderful boys and adoptive father to a very sweet street cat. My […]

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 235

By pleia2 | Published: 2011-10-03

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter. This is issue #235 for the week September 26 – October 2, 2011, and the full version is available here. In this issue we cover: Announcing the Ubuntu App Developer site Nominations for Xubuntu Project Lead 2011 Vacant Developer Membership Board seat filled Ubuntu Font Family 0.80 released – […]

Interview with John Lenton

By ubuntu-news-team | Published: 2011-10-03

John Lenton: Photo by mbp In this continuing Ubuntu One interview series, Amber Graner talks to John Lenton, Senior Engineering Manager for Ubuntu One. Lenton give a little about his history with FOSS and how he found his way to Canonical. He addresses reader comments about the Ubuntu One proxy issue and gives users and […]