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Ubuntu Pulls Its Latest Desktop Release Over Hate Speech Concerns
The issue specifically impacted the software's Ukrainian translations.
12 Things Business Owners Should Know Before Buying NAS Devices
With data exploding from every user and device, businesses can use all of the networked storage they can get. To start you on finding the right device, we compiled a list of 12 must-use buying tips.
Ubuntu Founder Sets the Bar for Successful OpenStack Implementations
The founder of Ubuntu dishes on the future of open source and what it means for your business.
Giving Linux and LibreOffice a Try for Your Home Office
Free for all and fun for some, a Linux distribution and open-source suite can cut your software expenses to zero (and the suite runs on Windows, too). Our home office columnist takes a look.
Microsoft (Finally) Announces SQL Server on Linux
SQL Server 2016 on Linux launches core relational database to private beta, wide availability coming in 2017.
Exploit Logs You Into Linux Systems After Hitting Backspace 28 Times
Here's hoping your button-mashing kid doesn't fdisk.
Patch All The Things! New "Cupid" Technique Exploits Heartbleed Bug
The Heartbleed bug exploits a popular security library and lets attackers grab chunks of memory from supposedly secure servers. A new technique called "Cupid" exploits Heartbleed on Linux and Android devices.
MakerBot's 3D Scanner; Delta Adopts Nokia 820s; Omate Smartwatch Tops Goal
MakerBot Digitizer desktop 3D scanner available for pre-order, Delta equips flight attendants with Lumia 820 phones, and the Omate TrueSmart pulverized its Kickstarter goal in less than 24 hours.
Zuckerberg's Wall Hacked; $99 Nook Glowlight; Ubuntu Edge Breaks Records
Topping tech headlines over the weekend, Zuckerberg gets hacked to prove a point, Barnes & Noble cuts Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight price, Ubuntu Edge breaks crowd-sourcing records.
Microsoft Xbox One Unboxing; IBM Exploits Human Brain; iPhone Shares Drop
Topping tech headlines Thursday, Microsoft posts first Xbox One unboxing video, IBM draws inspiration from the human brain, and the iPhone loses ground to worldwide smartphone leader Android.
Canonical's Ubuntu Edge Struggling Despite Enterprise Support
Canonical announced that it is fixing the price of the Ubuntu Edge smartphone at $695--no limited quantities, no more price changes.
U.K. Filters Porn; Google Invests in Himax; eBay Now Expands to Desktops
Google invested in chipmaker Himax, U.K. Prime plans to block Web porn by default, and eBay Now is expanding to desktops as well as new locations.
Ubuntu Forum Hack Affects 1.8M, Time to Get a Password Manager
The official forums for the Linux Ubuntu OS have been offline following a security breach this weekend. An intruder reportedly gained access to 1.8 million user names and passwords as part of the attack. If you're among those affected, now would be a good time to get a password manager.
Canonical Crowdsourcing $32M for Ubuntu Edge 'Superphone'
Manufacturer Canonical today launched an Indiegogo campaign in an effort to crowd-fund the $32 million its needs to develop and mass produce the Ubuntu Edge.
At MWC, Mobile Platform Competition Grows Fiercer
At Mobile World Congress this year, competition for smartphone operating systems grew fiercer. The market, and indeed the show, is dominated by Android and iOS, but newer players are competing as well. By newer players, I'm not only talking about established names like Windows Phone 8 and BlackBerry 10, but also Firefox, Ubuntu, and a resurgent Tizen.
Apple Hacked; Chinese Military Linked to Cyber Spying; Connecting the Web in 19 Clicks
Topping tech headlines Tuesday, Apple was hacked, the Chinese military was linked to an extensive cyber espionage campaign, and a Hungarian physicist revealed that all webpages can be connected in 19 clicks or less.
Valve Launches Steam for Linux
Steam for Linux finally opened its doors today to the public, completing the seven-month building process.
Canonical Unveils Ubuntu for Smartphones
The open-source Ubuntu operating system is coming to a smartphone near you, Canonical announced today.
