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=== Ubuntu Edge Indiegogo Campaign === The Ubuntu Edge Team announces a campaign to raise 32 million dollars to support development of an Ubuntu-based phone. They write: “The Ubuntu Edge is our very own superphone, a catalyst to drive the next generation of personal computing.” The team tell us that Ubuntu Edge is an exclusive production run, available only through Indiegogo and all of the funding that is received goes directly towards producing the device for expected delivery in May 2014. They describe the hardware, the software, the rollout plan and the technical specifications. A number of mock-ups have been released along with a comprehensive FAQ and details of the evolving pledge levels. http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge This news was widely covered in the press and blogs! Check out a sampling of articles selected by our editors: * Announcing the Ubuntu Edge - http://www.jonobacon.org/2013/07/22/announcing-the-ubuntu-edge/ * Ubuntu Edge smartphone seeks $32m of crowdfunded cash - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23402994 * Canonical Launch $32 Million Ubuntu Phone Crowdfunding Campaign - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/07/ubuntu-edge-indiegogo-campaign-for-ubuntu-touch-super-phone * Living on the Edge - http://mhall119.com/2013/07/living-on-the-edge/ * Ubuntu boss: I want to make a Linux hybrid mobe SO GIVE ME $32m - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/23/ubuntu_crowd_funded_smart_phone/ * Ubuntu Aim High With Their Risky Crowdfunded Smartphone Project - http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2013/07/22/ubuntu-aim-high-with-their-risky-crowdfunded-smartphone-project/ * Ubuntu Superphone Fundraiser Rakes in $1M on Debut - http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/07/ubuntu-laptop-replacement/ * Canonical CEO Thanks Ubuntu Edge Backers for ‘Record’ First Day - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/07/canonical-ceo-jane-silber-ubuntu-edge-day-one * Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign smashes records - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-phones/10202351/Ubuntu-Edge-crowdfunding-campaign-smashes-records.html * Ubuntu looks to disrupt smartphone market with $675 device - http://www.cnbc.com/id/100916499 * Mark Shuttleworth takes his case for the Ubuntu Edge to Reddit - http://www.infoworld.com/t/smartphones/mark-shuttleworth-takes-his-case-the-ubuntu-edge-reddit-223487 * MKBHD Explains Ubuntu Edge [Video] - http://www.techdrivein.com/2013/07/mkbhd-explains-ubuntu-edge-video.html * Ubuntu Edge is a smartphone and desktop computer in one - http://www.gizmag.com/ubuntu-edge-smartphone-computer/28481/ * 5 Reasons Why I Think Ubuntu Edge is a Brilliant Move - http://www.slashgeek.net/2013/07/25/ubuntu-edge-brilliant/ === 13.10 (Saucy Salamander) Alpha 2 Available === Jonathan Riddell announces the second Alpha of the Saucy Salamander (to become 13.10) has now been released for testers and early adopters and features images for Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, UbuntuKylin and Xubuntu. He lists the release details for Ubuntu flavors that have participated in the release and provides links to the downloadable images. http://fridge.ubuntu.com/2013/07/25/13-10-saucy-salamander-alpha-2-available/ |
WORK IN PROGRESS
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 327 for the week July 22 - 28, 2013.
In This Issue
General Community News
Ubuntu Edge Indiegogo Campaign
The Ubuntu Edge Team announces a campaign to raise 32 million dollars to support development of an Ubuntu-based phone. They write: “The Ubuntu Edge is our very own superphone, a catalyst to drive the next generation of personal computing.” The team tell us that Ubuntu Edge is an exclusive production run, available only through Indiegogo and all of the funding that is received goes directly towards producing the device for expected delivery in May 2014. They describe the hardware, the software, the rollout plan and the technical specifications. A number of mock-ups have been released along with a comprehensive FAQ and details of the evolving pledge levels.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge
This news was widely covered in the press and blogs! Check out a sampling of articles selected by our editors:
Announcing the Ubuntu Edge - http://www.jonobacon.org/2013/07/22/announcing-the-ubuntu-edge/
- Ubuntu Edge smartphone seeks $32m of crowdfunded cash -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23402994
- Canonical Launch $32 Million Ubuntu Phone Crowdfunding Campaign -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/07/ubuntu-edge-indiegogo-campaign-for-ubuntu-touch-super-phone
- Living on the Edge -
http://mhall119.com/2013/07/living-on-the-edge/
- Ubuntu boss: I want to make a Linux hybrid mobe SO GIVE ME $32m -
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/23/ubuntu_crowd_funded_smart_phone/
Ubuntu Aim High With Their Risky Crowdfunded Smartphone Project - http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2013/07/22/ubuntu-aim-high-with-their-risky-crowdfunded-smartphone-project/
Ubuntu Superphone Fundraiser Rakes in $1M on Debut - http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/07/ubuntu-laptop-replacement/
- Canonical CEO Thanks Ubuntu Edge Backers for ‘Record’ First Day -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/07/canonical-ceo-jane-silber-ubuntu-edge-day-one
Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign smashes records - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-phones/10202351/Ubuntu-Edge-crowdfunding-campaign-smashes-records.html
- Ubuntu looks to disrupt smartphone market with $675 device -
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100916499
Mark Shuttleworth takes his case for the Ubuntu Edge to Reddit - http://www.infoworld.com/t/smartphones/mark-shuttleworth-takes-his-case-the-ubuntu-edge-reddit-223487
MKBHD Explains Ubuntu Edge [Video] - http://www.techdrivein.com/2013/07/mkbhd-explains-ubuntu-edge-video.html
Ubuntu Edge is a smartphone and desktop computer in one - http://www.gizmag.com/ubuntu-edge-smartphone-computer/28481/
5 Reasons Why I Think Ubuntu Edge is a Brilliant Move - http://www.slashgeek.net/2013/07/25/ubuntu-edge-brilliant/
13.10 (Saucy Salamander) Alpha 2 Available
Jonathan Riddell announces the second Alpha of the Saucy Salamander (to become 13.10) has now been released for testers and early adopters and features images for Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, UbuntuKylin and Xubuntu. He lists the release details for Ubuntu flavors that have participated in the release and provides links to the downloadable images.
http://fridge.ubuntu.com/2013/07/25/13-10-saucy-salamander-alpha-2-available/
Welcome New Members and Developers
Community Acknowledgments and Success Stories
Ubuntu Stats
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LoCo News
Launchpad News
Ubuntu Forums News
Ubuntu Cloud News
The Planet
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Canonical News
In The Press
In The Blogosphere
In Other News
Other Articles of Interest
Featured Audio and Video
Weekly Ubuntu Development Team Meetings
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Updates and Security for 10.04, 12.04, 12.10 and 13.04
Security Updates
Ubuntu 10.04 Updates
Ubuntu 12.04 Updates
Ubuntu 12.10 Updates
Ubuntu 13.04 Updates
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