FTP is a very insecure protocol because all passwords and all data are transferred in clear text. By using TLS, the whole communication can be encrypted, thus making FTP much more secure. This article explains how to set up ProFTPd with TLS on an Ubuntu 11.04 server.

Last time we covered tweaking some of Natty’s new features. Now we’ll round off the new install tips with some helpful programs and finishing touches.

Last time we covered the start of some essential tips for making the most of Natty Narwhal. This time we delve a little deeper with the overlay scrollbars, applets and more.

You can be the coolest and best-equipped network administrator on the block with Ubuntu Natty Narwhal Linux on a netbook. Netbooks are lightweight and portable, have long battery life, and bright sharp screens — and, thanks to Linux and open source, you can outfit your netbook with all the software network troubleshooting and fixit utilities [...]

I’m writing this review this morning instead of my usual post, since I suffered both the freeze ups and email lose all this morning, which left me in a mood that is none too nice. I am now pondering whether a return to straight Debian or Fedora (which I use on servers) would be wise.

The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 11.04, code-named “Natty Narwhal”. 11.04 continues Ubuntu’s proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.

Ubuntu 11.04 fast growing open source operating system ready for release tomorrow Released with boot time locale support for Telugu and Kannada languages Local launguages support will help people, school students and elders start using computers in their native languages

The Ubuntu Technical Board has voted not to install the non-free extras package by default during a standard Ubuntu Install. This an option that, if selected, installs proprietary software including hardware drivers, media codecs and the Flash player.

Ubuntu 11.04 “Natty Narwhal” is set to be released on Thursday and while there are a number of new features to talk about in this latest release, the Phoronix Test Suite software has been busy analyzing the performance of this latest release.

I have found myself explaining multiple times over the past few weeks how to get Ubuntu Natty with Unity working in Virtualbox virtual machines, there seems to be a common misconception that it doesn’t work (it does) and a common perception that it is not obvious how to do it (perfectly valid). So this is [...]

In an ongoing mailing list thread, the Ubuntu Technical Board is discussing whether the new Unity environment is a suitable default for the upcoming Ubuntu 11.04 release, codenamed Natty Narwhal. The prevailing view seems to be that Unity is still on track, but there are a number of technical issues that are still being addressed.

For the last few months, on nearly every site I blog for, I have been saying that Ubuntu 11.04 was going to be a big setback for Ubuntu. This “setback” was mostly due to Canonical’s decision to use Unity as the default desktop.

Ubuntu 11.04 is one of the most controversial and highly anticipated releases of the popular Linux distro. And the first beta of Natty Narwhal gives you a chance to preview many of its innovations – including the brand new Unity interface…

In the short time since the release of Ubuntu 11.04 beta, the OS has received mixed reviews. Some testers say it is the worst Ubuntu beta release ever, while others say they are impressed by its new features.

Just a quick reminder that the next Ubuntu App Developer Week starts next Monday on the #ubuntu-classroom IRC channel on Freenode. So get ready for a week packed with sessions on how to develop awesome applications in Ubuntu, straight from the best experts!

Most Ubuntu Linux releases change a few things here and there, upgrade the default software packages, and perhaps upgrade the look of your desktop a bit. Not Ubuntu 11.04, code-named “Natty Narwhal.” In its beta release, Natty has a new desktop and app launching scheme, a fast search, some big default app changes, and something [...]

Is this the end of the road as far as radical design changes for Ubuntu go? Or is there more hidden up the sleeve of the Canonical founder, changes that will make it look more and more like a Dinky Toy than a serious operating system?

The next version of Ubuntu’s Linux desktop, due out April 28, will feature some really big changes, including a very new desktop shell running Unity, a “Test Drive” for apps, and a default LibreOffice installation. Try it all out and see how it runs with the public beta.

And, truth be told, when you see the version of Unity that should be shipped with the full release, you might start seeing it in a bit of a different light. Even though Unity has had little time for real polishing, it has a fairly sleek look and feel. It’s solid and it works exactly [...]

Canonical recently announced the release of Ubuntu 11.04 Beta into the wild, and it has some wondering about the future of the free operating system.

That’s not to say there isn’t much to love in Ubuntu 11.04 with the new Unity Interface being the primary news, but even for a beta this release is way too rough. Unity – regardless of what you think of it – isn’t ready for prime time and it seems unlikely Canonical will iron out [...]

In this article the tests have been carried out on modern hardware and with the latest Ubuntu 11.04 packages to see how the three kernel variants are performing in 2011.

Since several people have asked the exact same question I decided to throw up a quick post on how to go back to the classic interface in Ubuntu 11.04 ‘Natty Narwhal’ rather than the new, swish looking Unity UI.

As promised back in October, Ubuntu 11.04 also debuts a switch from the GNOME desktop environment as the default in favor of Canonical’s multitouch-enabled Unity interface, thereby improving 3D graphics support and touchscreen support, according to the company.

Canonical have unveiled the beta 1 of the latest incarnation of its Linux operating system – Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal). Time to take it for a test spin.

The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 11.04 beta. Codenamed “Natty Narwhal”, 11.04 continues Ubuntu’s proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.

Ubuntu Software Center got a really cool feature in Ubuntu 11.04: it lets you test drive applications without having to install them

The folks at Canonical are doing their best to add touch-friendly features to Ubuntu Linux. One of the latest updates? Love Handles.

The good news is Ubuntu 11.04 or Ubuntu Natty is being upgraded to the latest version of the Linux kernel. It means we will be able to reap all the benefits of this new kernel

Installing Ubuntu Linux on a netbook entailed a search for the latest version of the specially optimised netbook editions. Starting from Ubuntu 11.04 (codenamed Natty Narwhal), all subsequent versions will be multi-platform and will therefore not have separate editions. The core distribution will be called just Ubuntu.