“At the heart of the Ubuntu project lies a belief that open
source software and technology can play a key role in enabling
individuals to achieve their potential. A central goal has been the
creation of a world-class, free and open source operating system
that we have worked to make accessible across notebooks, desktops,
thin clients and servers.“Three years on, it is clear that new types of device–small,
handheld, graphical tablets which are Internet-enabled are going to
change the way we communicate and collaborate. These devices place
new demands on open source software and require innovative
graphical interfaces, improved power management and better
responsiveness…”