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Goobuntu
Goobuntu (Google Ubuntu) is the operating system (OS) that Google uses for its employee computer desktop workstations. Definition
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Red Hat thinks big data with MongoDB collaboration
News in brief: Red Hat partners with 10gen to provide MongoDB NoSQL database. Kubuntu gains new sponsor. Samba patch plugs security hole. News
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Microsoft breaks into list of top Linux code contributors
Microsoft makes it on the list of top Linux code contributors. Also, new Ubuntu version makes waves and two enterprise Linux giants celebrate milestones. News
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New openSUSE, Linux leaders call for secure boot fix: News in brief
The openSUSE project releases version 12.1, which includes new Gnome Shell 3.2; Red Hat, Canonical and The Linux Foundation all concerned about Windows 8 locking-out Linux; and other open source news. News
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Ubuntu 11.04 speeds desktop navigation with Unity
Ubuntu Linux 11.04 features the Unity desktop, which streamlines navigation through the addition of the Super key as well as the Launcher, Dash and Panel tools for application management. Tip
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Canonical to replace GNOME user interface with Unity in Ubuntu 11.04
Unity, Canonical's netbook user interface, will replace GNOME as the default UI for both PCs and netbooks in Ubuntu 11.04. News
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New Ubuntu for desktops adds Windows file integration
Ubuntu 10.10 for desktops and netbooks includes Windows file integration via cloud services and an application portal. News
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SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 with SP1 improves power efficiency, virtualization
SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 delivers improvements to OpenOffice compatibility on the desktop, and virtualization and power management controls for enterprise servers. Tip
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HP buys instant-on Linux to boost handheld efforts
HP has purchased Phoenix Technologies' slim Linux OS HyperSpace along with HyperCore and PhoenixFlip technologies, which could help the company in the tablet and mobile device market. Article
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Ubuntu 10.04 facilitates cloud-based file storage and social media
Ubuntu 10.04 Linux desktop includes music collaboration and cloud file storage, social networking integration, faster boot times and support for more devices. The desktop release continues Canonical's focus on usability and intuitive design. Article