Soon mobile users will have the opportunity to stream high-quality video from sources like BBC. This has become possible due to the partnership of Canonical Ltd (sponsors of Ubuntu) and ARM (creators of core technology that drives a host of low-power and ultra-portable consumer devices. The latest version of Ubuntu 8.10 has become available for free download. The day is not far off for mobile users to enjoy the full functionality of the Ubuntu desktop.
Ubuntu is free and open source computer operating system. By the way 'Ubuntu' in Zulu means 'Humanity'. Ubuntu's objectives include providing an up-to-date, stable operating system for the average user, with a strong focus on usability and ease of installation. Ubuntu has been rated as the most popular Linux distribution for the desktop.
Source: 'Mobile ARM reaches out to popular Ubuntu' by Anand Parthasarathy in The Hindu, Madurai, Nov.16, 08.
Grateful thanks to Mr.Anand Parthasarathy, The Hindu and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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