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The official launch of Ubuntu 11.10, which had been code-named “Oneiric Ocelot,” is the first major launch of the Linux-based OS since its top developer announced an ambitions goal to reach 200 million desktops within a couple of years. Ubuntu 11.10 became available as early-development alpha software earlier this year, and it was clear from the outset that this operating software has clearly found its stride.

More than 100 users report substantial memory leaks in Firefox 6.0.2, including leaks that some say amount to 1.5 GB. Testing appears to verify those reports.

Of all the priorities Meg Whitman now must face as Hewlett-Packard's CEO -- and HP has many priorities -- deep and long commitment to open-source technology must be near the top of the list. HP’s software business is simply not a strength for the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company -- whether it’s on the desktop, the server, the data center or in the cloud. Perhaps the best piece of software that comes from HP is its Universal Print Driver, which is actually a powerful piece of software but not exactly positioned in the IT industry’s growth areas.

We’ve already taken a look at the alpha versions of Oneiric Ocelot (more commonly known as Ubuntu 11.10), and found a lot to like. All of this comes during a time of growing turmoil and disruption in the PC space: HP has announced it may leave the PC business, sales growth of Apple’s Mac systems are climbing at a break-neck pace, and use patterns are in the midst of a revolution. The last time there was this much disruption in the PC space was during the revolt against Windows Vista and PC makers including Dell, Lenovo and HP decided for the first time to ship desktops and notebooks that ran Linux-based operating systems.

While patent wars rage in battles involving Google, Apple, Microsoft and others over proprietary technology, Linux celebrates its 20th anniversary as a model of open source collaboration and driving innovation.

Tons of attention over the past year have gone to tablet platforms and cloud platforms, but open source platforms may just have contributed the most important advances in technology since 2010.