Canonical is the company that provides commercial support for Ubuntu and related services, such as Ubuntu One and Landscape.
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Is buying merchandise or Ubuntu One storage a viable alternative to donating?
Canonical offers merchandise and cloud storage (Ubuntu One). Of course, just donating will make Canonical more money then buying merchandise/cloud storage, but is buying merchandise and cloud storage ...
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Does Canonical have other deals with companies like the amazon search feature?
I was interested to find out if Canonical, the producers of Ubuntu, have other financial dealings for integrated features of their operating system, other than the controversial Amazon search feature? ...
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How green are Ubuntu and Canonical?
im a student of Environmental Engineering, currently searching for a Bachelor Thesis Theme.
I am curious, if there any internal information about Ubuntu related to CO2/Energy saving compared to other ...
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I have permanent connections to Canonical servers, what are they for and how can I turn them off?
After the recent upgrade to 12, I notice permanent connections to canonical servers.
Running netstat -tp gives:
Foreign Address State PID/Program name
mulberry.canonical:http ...
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How to contact Canonical to sponsor an Event
The question should really start with "Is this possible to do", but assuming one can ask Canonical for permission to sponsor an event, I was wondering if they could help with gear. For example several ...
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Canonical reduced Ubuntu(non-LTS) support time to 9 months. Why?
Is reducing support time the first step of going to have a rolling distribution?
Or there is any other purpose?
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How do we get Canonical to fix their certificates? I can't access Ubuntu Wiki
I'm getting certificate errors when accessing Ubuntu Wiki. This is forcing me and I assume others who have rigorous security with their web browsing to create exceptions for these sites.
They have ...
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Filing a Landscape Support Ticket [closed]
I am having an issue with Canonical's Landscape service. I have asked about it here. However, I'd just like to file a support ticket for it. When I click on the "Support" link in Landscape, I get ...
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why does Ubuntu downloads apps from 93.184.215.223?
Does anyone know I why my ubuntu machine makes a connection to 93.184.215.223 when I use apt-get? I thought all the software repositories were at *.canonical.com. I haven't added any 3rd party ...
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How does Ubuntu make money?
We get various distros like kubuntu/ubuntu/lubuntu/edu/etc... for free.
We get critical updates constantly. We can download any programs we want from Ubuntu repos.
Gee, I can't even imagine what kind ...
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Is there a problem with canonical servers (16/1/13 uk) [closed]
I’m having a problem with downloading from any canonical server (apt-get software centre and there websites) it is very very slow but my connection is fine, for example I cant install ...
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How many paid Ubuntu developers are there?
How many paid developers work on developing Ubuntu? How many of them are on Ask Ubuntu?
When I say "work" I mean they get a monetary reward (salary) for working/participating in the development of ...
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What kind of support does Canonical provide on a business level?
I was wondering about support for Ubuntu in general.
If a (small/large)business is running Ubuntu, what type of issues does Canonical help out with?
examples:
if a business is running a windows ...
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Where can I apply for jobs at Canonical? [closed]
I'm web-developer, and now I want to learn a new technology stack. I'm interested in working Canonical on ubuntu-desktop or possibly the ubuntu-phone project.
I want to apply for a job at Canonical ...
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How do Ubuntu updates appear on Amazon EC2?
I have Ubuntu 12.04 LTS installed in Amazon EC2 machine. Sometimes when I SSH into the machine I see a notice asking me to update some packages. Please see the screenshot image below
My Question
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When did Ubuntu become a “by Canonical” product? [closed]
I keep reading in the news about this "Ubuntu by Canonical" thing, and it seems to me that this isn't entirely accurate. I have, for instance, spent about fifteen thousand hours working for Ubuntu, ...
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Contribution of Canonical to GNU/Linux and other projects [closed]
Do you have some recent data about Canonical contribution to GNU/Linux and other projects? On the Internet there are some information about Linux kernel and past information about GNOME. Is there are ...
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possible careers [closed]
I am currently a college freshman and I am curious about what kind of careers I could possibly get working on ubuntu and what kind of requirements are there like education to get said jobs. My dream ...
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How do I report a bug against Ubuntu.com (the Ubuntu website)
Since the website and wiki have been redesigned, the text is not always readable. The footer text overwrites other text, the links are not uniform colors, and the colors use blend and blur the text.
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Problem with Canonical partners repository?
I enabled the canonical partners repository but I can't install Acrobat reader (acroread). I've found only a few programs in Ubuntu Software Center in the Canonical Partners section. Is this bug due ...
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Why doesn't Canonical have a store in India?
I'm desperate to buy some of those great things up for sale on the Canonical Store. Is there anything that is being done to bring the store to India or have some kind of a retailer to sell the ...
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Is Zentyal an official Ubuntu derivative?
I notice here that Canonical has partnered with Zentyal - does that make them an official derivative?
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Registering attendance to Ubuntu Developers Summit in Copenhagen [closed]
I have registered to attend the upcoming developers summit in Copenhagen. I am trying to register as an attendant to events like this, and despite the fact that I login normally with my launchpad ...
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What is the cost for becoming a reseller partner of Ubuntu?
I'm interested about Ubuntu Reseller partnership, but I'm not getting full info for this; like
How I need to pay them (will it be case to case, annually or monthly)?
When I'll sale their Ubuntu ...
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Why is the traditional countdown absent in the Ubuntu homepage now?
We used to get more excited just seeing how close the next release date is and how game we are to download our latest favorite OS. Is the traditional homepage countdown in ubuntu.com gone for good?
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Will I be able to contribute to Ubuntu in the future through other services in addition to PayPal?
Now on Desktop Contribute Page, I can donate only using PayPal. Will I be able to donate in the future, using, for example, VISA credit card?
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How do I make sure that Canonical get affiliate benefits when I buy from amazon?
Ubuntu 12.10 has a new feature to search and buy from Amazon, either from the Dash, or from a unity WebApp. This is quite controversial, but for my part, I quite ok with it. So when I buy something ...
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Why does the new donation side have no slider for Debian? [closed]
I applaud the step to ask for donations prior to the download. It totally makes sense. I also like the humble-bundle-style sliders. I'd really like a slider though, that allows peope to give a humble ...
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Can a person contribute directly to the Ubuntu project?
I know that Ubuntu receives funding via support, merchandize, hardware company agreements, etc, but many projects out there offer the option to donate directly allowing and supporting further ...
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Ubuntu finances and future of project [closed]
What are the chances that the Ubuntu Project will die if its primary source of funds are removed? In other words, how healthy are the finances of the Ubuntu sponsors Canonical? Is Ubuntu losing money?
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Is there any legal things I need to discuss with Canonical before publishing an Ubuntu-based distribution?
I would like to know if there is some legal stuff I should fix with Canonical in order to make my distro publicly available as it is based in Ubuntu. Thanks.
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Can I legally build and sell desktops with Ubuntu pre-installed?
I'm starting a business and this is part of what I'm going to be offering. I'm almost complete with my certification in Linux Administration, but I don't know all of the ins and outs of the law Linux ...
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What's the difference between Ubuntu for free and the Official CD for $5?
What's the difference between Ubuntu 12.04 LTS for free and the Official CD of Ubuntu for $5? I didn't know the difference.
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Sound Problem in 12.04
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 on my dual core PC, for last 3-4 months, but 2-3 days back suddenly sound stooped working , I checked my speakers , there's no problem with speakers.
I also checked my audio ...
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Can I get online support from Canonical for improving performance?
I am a real techno-tard. I need help optimizing my pc performance. Does Canonical offer any online support (such as online chat) to help people like me? I try to understand the posts but the language ...
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Are the ubuntu sites down? [closed]
I just logged in toady and wanted to update my software and apparently apt-get update cannot fetch the launchpad repos. When I checked in my browser neither launchpad.net nor ubuntuforums can be ...
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Why are the latest releases of programs not in the Software Centre? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why don't the Ubuntu repositories have the latest versions of software?
The way I understand the Ubuntu project from a corporate point of view is that companies can ...
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Are Palestinians out of the Ubuntu App Showdown Contest?
Canonical does not support shipment to Palestine. Are we (Palestinians) out of the Ubuntu App Showdown Contest because of that?
Edit
I contact canonical shipment team, and they told me they don't ...
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Ubuntu Distribution: Original Investor
I just have seen a "Canonical Limited" is the investor of Ubuntu Linux.
First time I downloaded Ubuntu Linux a US Corporation was investor of Ubuntu.
Sameways many different guesses about why it has ...
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Why is downloading the Kubuntu .iso such a horrible user experience?
When I go to ubuntu.com, I click "Get Ubuntu", then I click "Download and Install", then I select my desired option, (Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu not being options there, sadly), then the download ...
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What does it mean when Canonical says that Ubuntu is and always will be Absolutely Free?
In the video linked from this blog entry and other Canonical marketing material, it says things like Ubuntu is and always will be Absolutely Free.
What does that mean? Especially considering that ...
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Where are the Ubuntu and Ubuntu One servers located?
I would like to know where the Ubuntu Main repository and Ubuntu One servers are located.
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Canonical contact in india [closed]
Please tell me who can provide official ubuntu desktop support cost for than 1000 ubuntu desktops.
I have alreadyraised on thier websitey but still no response. They say they wioll reply in 2 days ...
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Repair and consulting service for home-users?
I have a new Laptop on which I installed Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (dual boot with preinstalled Windows 7) since about a month. However there are three consistent problems that I have not been able to get rid ...
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How does Canonical sustain its finances? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How does Ubuntu make money?
Since Ubuntu is, and will always be, free and no many I know go for anything that is paid for ( like paid games or ubuntu one's paid features ...
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Why isn't Fluendo software showing up in 12.04 for purchase?
I am currently running Ubuntu 12.04 (32 Bit) and I have noticed that none of the previous software available for purchase from Fluendo is available. Does anyone know why?
While trying to find a ...
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What is the relationship between Ubuntu Single Sign On and Launchpad Login Service?
Canonical operates at least two OpenID based login services within the Ubuntu online world: Ubuntu Single Sign On and the Launchpad Login Service. According to the information in the footer of both ...
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Is there any donors list?
I wonder if there is any list for companies that donate money to Ubuntu.
These companies are not necessarily from IT and since they are using ubuntu in their daily bases intensively, they would like ...
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Why did Ubuntu stop free shipping of its CDs?
Earlier, if we registered on the Ubuntu site, we would get a CD shipped freely to our home. Why has Ubuntu stopped it?
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Error on Ubuntu server? [Canonical not handling load?] [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I get apt to use a mirror close to me, or choose a faster mirror?
With update manager I got:
Failed to fetch ...
