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Discussing Unity in Linux Format

by Canonical on 28 June 2010

Issue 134 (August, 2010) of Linux Format magazine contains an interview by Jono Bacon in which I discuss Unity and other related topics. Below are the...

Introduction to Unity Launcher

by Canonical on 23 June 2010

This article illustrates briefly the main functionalities of the Launcher for Ubuntu Netbook Edition (aka Unity) and how we got there. Don’t miss the video!

Announcing the User Experience Advocates Project

by Canonical on 10 June 2010

After working on paper cuts for a year, I realized how disorganized many open source projects affecting Ubuntu are when it comes to improving user experience....

Hello, Unity

by Canonical on 10 May 2010

This is an early version of Unity, what will hopefully become the new interface for Ubuntu Netbook Edition 10.10:Unity comprises:A launcher that makes opening...

Unity, and Ubuntu Light

by Canonical on 10 May 2010

A few months ago we took on the challenge of building a version of Ubuntu for the dual-boot, instant-on market. We wanted to be surfing the web in under 10...

Only 25 Paper Cuts left for Lucid!

by Canonical on 2 March 2010

That’s right, we’ve fixed 75 paper cuts for Lucid already! We only need to fix 25 more to reach 100, but with many important freezes occurring over the next...

One Hundred Paper Cuts for Lucid, Round 10

by Canonical on 15 February 2010

Time flies like an arrow! This week marks the final round of paper cuts for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS “Lucid Lynx.” We’ve done an outstanding job so far but we still...

Have you inspired millions of people lately?

by Canonical on 15 February 2010

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS “Lucid Lynx” is just around the corner and Ubuntu users around the world are eager to be inspired by your awesome artwork and photos. You...

Lucid Paper Cuts Round 9 Progress Report

by Canonical on 9 February 2010

One Hundred Paper Cuts for Lucid is going well. 56 paper cuts have been fixed so far. We have to fix at least 20 more paper cuts to match the number of paper...

Improved window management shortcuts land in Lucid

by Canonical on 5 February 2010

Sebastian Bacher landed improved Compiz keyboard shortcucts in Lucid this week during the distro sprint in Portland, Oregon (which is by far the best sprint...

Lucid Paper Jam update!

by Canonical on 26 January 2010

I thought I’d write a quick update on paper cut progress for Lucid. Last week was our “Sound & Video” paper jam. The following paper cuts were fixed:Totem:...

Improving Launchpad bug workflow for opportunistic programmers

by Canonical on 24 January 2010

I’m a talented software engineer. I have a good deal of application programming experience on Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iPhone, Android, and the Web. I’m crazy...