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Ubuntu Linux Adds Private Cloud Backing - PCWorld Business Center. Canonical is touting private cloud capabilities in an upgrade to its Ubuntu Linux OS being announced on Tuesday. Available for free download on October 29, Ubuntu 9.10 Server Edition introduces UEC (Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud), an open source cloud computing environment based on the same APIs as Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud). Businesses can take advantage of private clouds, Canonical said. [ See how Unix is holding up to challenges from Linux and Windows Server. ] "Essentially, what this release is doing is targeting cloud computing, in particular," said Steve George, director of support and services for Canonical. With version 9.10, users can take core ideas of cloud computing, including agility, resource pooling, and virtualization, in deploying clouds on their own hardware, George said. Users can set up 10 to 15 private servers and use the same APIs as in Amazon EC2, thus leveraging the same capabilities they would use with Amazon, George said.

Seven Essential Tips For Using Ubuntu Feisty Fawn. PC World - Seven Post-Install Tips for Ubuntu 7.04. So, you've just installed Ubuntu 7.04, otherwise known as the "Feisty Fawn" release of everyone's favorite (for now) flavor of Linux. You booted the installation disc, looked around the test environment to discover that your hardware was working, and double-clicked the Install icon on the desktop. The Ubuntu installer helped you make room for Linux on your hard drive, and even copied over some of your documents and settings from Windows. Half an hour ago, you had only Windows on your PC, but now you have a choice at boot time, and a whole new world to explore.

Congratulations! But wait--before you dive in too deeply, here are seven steps you can take right away to prevent common headaches and help yourself enjoy your new surroundings. 1. U.S. users may notice before too long that the right-hand Alt key on their keyboard doesn't work in Ubuntu. To get the right Alt key to behave like the left Alt key, select System, Preferences, Keyboard. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list 7. Ubuntu Tweak - Let's rock with Ubuntu.

Art Of Community Online | The Book On Community Management, by Jono Bacon. Ubuntu. InstallingSoftware. Main page: Ubuntu Documentation: Installing applications. Note: The Main page is available in multiple languages. Installing software in Ubuntu is easy, and this guide will show you how to do it. By default, many useful programs are already installed when you put Ubuntu onto your computer. However, you may need a particular piece of software that serves a purpose not served by the default applications. You might just want to try an alternative program to one which is already installed. In other words, you need new software. If you'd like to get some background information on what's happening when you install software (which can sometimes be technical), read Packages and Package Management. See also: FreeSoftwareAlternatives This section covers the basic concepts of packages and package management. What is a package? Software is a very broad term, and is generally taken to mean a program which you can run on your computer.

Source or Binary? Package Dependencies An example of dependencies. Installing Ubuntu 7.10 Under Virtual PC 2007 « Arcane Code. Update April 24, 2008 – The newest version of Ubuntu, 8.04 is out. Look for complete install instructions here. Update April 7 2008 – If you are interested in also playing with the 8.04 BETA, you can read my post here. Ubuntu version 7.10 was just released. In keeping up with tradition I’d like to describe step by step instructions on how to install and get it running under Virtual PC 2007. Before I begin though, I’d like to give a word of thanks to all the folks who have commented on my previous postings. OK, first thing you need is to download the Desktop install ISO from the Ubuntu site ( Once you get it downloaded fire up Virtual PC, and create a new machine.

Fire up your new virtual machine, and use the option in the CD menu to “Capture ISO image”. When 7.04 was released, the new kernel had issues with the mouse emulated by Virtual PC. Hit the F6 key, for Options. Press Enter to start the launch process. Double click on the Install icon to begin the install. Ubuntu Home Page.