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What is Ubuntu, Exactly?

Sunday, January 29th, 2012 – running time 06:45

Canonical is here at CES for the first time ever, and Jon takes me around their booth to show me how far Ubuntu has come in 8 years.

This video is not for the feint of heart. Mostly because the Ubuntu team is filled with just that; dedication, sense of community and heart for the main mission to provide its estimated 10 million users with free and open source software and operating systems. Canonical is here at CES for the first time ever, and Jon takes me around their booth to show me how far Ubuntu has come in 8 years.

More Resources:

What is Ubuntu?
ubuntu.com/project

What is Open Source?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open_source_software (FOSS)

... and cloud-computing?
ubuntu.com/cloud
(This feature of Ubuntu is not FOSS)

Ubuntu Usage Statistics Source:
nytimes.com/2009/01/11/business/11ubuntu.html


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Show Title:
Nixie Pixel Geekbuzz
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Nixie Pixel is a geek badass who is an expert in tech, games, Linux and general nerd culture. She gets the scoop on gaming & tech news, reviews and controversies and keeps you up-to-date on open source alternatives, Android hacks, Linux and future tech.
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Technology & Gadgets, Video Games
Launch Date:
Jan 10, 2012
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