Goobuntu
In today's world, Goobuntu is a topic that has gained great relevance and has become an object of interest for a wide spectrum of society. Since its emergence, Goobuntu has sparked debate, reflection and curiosity in different areas, generating conflicting opinions and diverse positions. Over time, Goobuntu has evolved and acquired different nuances, becoming a phenomenon that permeates different aspects of daily life. Therefore, it is pertinent to thoroughly and exhaustively address the different aspects surrounding Goobuntu, exploring its origins, its implications and its impact on the environment in which it operates. In this sense, this article seeks to delve into the exciting universe of Goobuntu, analyzing its multiple aspects and offering a panoramic vision that contributes to the enrichment of knowledge on this exciting topic.
Goobuntu was a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS (long-term support). It was used by almost 10,000 Google employees.[1] It added a number of packages for in-house use, including security features and disabled the installation of some applications, but was otherwise similar. Thomas Bushnell, a Google technical leader for the company's Linux desktops, displayed Goobuntu at LinuxCon 2012. Bushnell said that "Goobuntu is simply a light skin over standard Ubuntu."[2]
Some suggested Google might plan to market the distribution more widely, but Goobuntu was never officially released.[3][4][5] While both Google and Mark Shuttleworth, who spearheaded the development of Ubuntu, confirmed the existence of Goobuntu,[6] both denied that Google had any plans to market the operating system.[7]
Mark Shuttleworth confirmed that Google has contributed patches to Ubuntu.[6]
Google used Puppet to manage its installed base of Goobuntu machines.[2]
In 2018, Google replaced Goobuntu with gLinux, a Linux distribution based on Debian Testing.[8]
See also
References
- ^ Vance, Ashlee (2009-01-11). "A Software Populist Who Doesn't Do Windows". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
- ^ a b Vaughan-Nichols, Steven J. (2012-08-29). "The truth about Goobuntu: Google's in-house desktop Ubuntu Linux". ZDNet. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ^ King, Ben (2006-01-31). "Google at work on Linux". The Register. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
- ^ "GoogleOS Scenarios". Slashdot. 2006-11-22. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
- ^ "Google Working on Desktop Linux". Slashdot. 2006-01-31. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
- ^ a b Shuttleworth, Mark (2006-02-13). "Absolutely no truth to the rumour". Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
- ^ Bylund, Anders (31 January 2006). "Google denies plans to distribute OS based on Ubuntu". Ars Technica.
- ^ Prakash, Abhishek (17 January 2018). "No More Ubuntu! Debian is the New Choice For Google's In-house Linux Distribution". it's FOSS.
External links
- A screenshot of the login screen in Goobuntu, snapped at an officewarming party held for Google's newly inaugurated Tel Aviv offices (Yaron Orenstein).
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