The Summit Hackers have been hard at work again creating new features to make Summit easier to use. However, we need your help testing these features before the public release. This is where you, the user, come in! I have created a Test Summit on my server and created a test sprint in Launchpad and here is [...]
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Ubuntu Developer Summit Sponsorship Now Open
The Ubuntu Developer Summit (UDS) is the most important event in the Ubuntu calendar. It is where we get together to discuss, design, and plan the next version of Ubuntu; in this case the Ubuntu 12.10 release. The next UDS takes place at The Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, California, USA from the 7th – [...]
Count down banner design contest
Ubuntu 11.04 is just around the corner! As in the past, we’d like to create a new countdown banner to share across the web. If you would like to make a highly visible contribution to Ubuntu, this is your chance. Just shortly after the Beta launch we’d like to launch a new countdown banner that [...]
Banshee In Natty To Ship Multiple Stores And Contribute To GNOME Foundation
Recently the Canonical Online Services team, led by Cristian Parrino, has been in discussions with the Banshee project to coordinate a suitable revenue share for the built-in Amazon store. Unfortunately, there were a few crossed wires, but a call today helped to clarify the position. For clarity, Cristian wanted to pass on the plan for [...]
Help the Graner Family
As many of may of heard, Amber Graner, Ubuntu community member extraordinaire, and Peter Graner received horrible news this week while at UDS: their house caught on fire. Thankfully their children and dog are fine! Rikki Kite has started a fund to help out the Graner family. In the spirit of community, please donate whatever [...]
