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Find sources: "Ubuntu User" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (February 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Ubuntu User Cover of issue 33, the final issue (Summer 2017) Editor in Chief Joe Casad[1] Categories Linux magazine Frequency Quarterly First issue May 2009; 17 years ago (2009-05)[1] Final issue Number Summer 2017 33 Company Linux New Media AG Country Germany Based in Munich Language English Website www.ubuntu-user.com ISSN 2040-8080 ***Ubuntu User*** was a paper magazine that was launched by *Linux New Media AG* in May 2009.[1][2] The publication is aimed at users of the [Ubuntu](/source/Ubuntu_(operating_system)) [operating system](/source/Operating_system) and focuses on reviews, community news, how to articles and troubleshooting tips. It also includes a *Discovery Guide* aimed at beginners.[1][2] ## Background *Ubuntu User* is published quarterly. The paper magazine is supported by a website that includes a selection of articles from the magazine available to the public as [PDFs](/source/Portable_Document_Format), Ubuntu news and free [computer wallpaper](/source/Computer_wallpaper) downloads.[3][4][5] Issue number one consisted of 100 pages (including covers) and in its North American edition had a cover price of US$15.99 and [Cdn$](/source/Canadian_Dollar)17.99.[6] Each issue also includes an Ubuntu [live CD](/source/Live_CD) in the form of a [DVD](/source/DVD) that new users can use to try out Ubuntu or to install it.[3] Linux New Media is headquartered in [Munich](/source/Munich), Germany and has offices of its US subsidiary, *Linux New Media USA, LLC*, in [Lawrence, Kansas](/source/Lawrence%2C_Kansas). The company also publishes *[Linux Magazine](/source/Linux_Magazine)*, *[LinuxUser](/source/LinuxUser)*, *[EasyLinux](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=EasyLinux&action=edit&redlink=1)* in German, and *[Linux Community](/source/Linux_Community)*.[1][3] The magazine ceased publication after issue 33. ## Reception In announcing the launch of the magazine, the company said: *Ubuntu User* is the first print magazine for users of the popular Ubuntu computer operating system. The power, style, and simplicity of Ubuntu is winning followers around the world. *Ubuntu User* offers reviews, community news, HowTo articles, and troubleshooting tips for readers who are excited about Ubuntu and want to learn more about the Ubuntu environment.[3] [DistroWatch](/source/DistroWatch) questioned the wisdom of launching a new paper magazine at this point in history: In a time where [sic] more and more information is moving out of the paper world and into the online realm, one publisher is bucking the trend by releasing a physical magazine...With so much high quality information available online, would you pay for a monthly paper magazine about your favourite distribution?[2] ## See also - *[Full Circle Magazine](/source/Full_Circle_Magazine)* ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LinuxPro28May09_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LinuxPro28May09_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-LinuxPro28May09_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-LinuxPro28May09_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-LinuxPro28May09_1-4) ["Linux New Media Launches Ubuntu User Magazine"](http://www.linuxpromagazine.com/online/news/linux_new_media_launches_ubuntu_user_magazine). *Linux Pro*. May 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2009. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-DistroWatch_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-DistroWatch_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-DistroWatch_2-2) ["DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 305, 1 June 2009"](http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20090601#news). *[DistroWatch](/source/DistroWatch)*. June 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2009. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-UUHome_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-UUHome_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-UUHome_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-UUHome_3-3) Linux New Media AG (June 2009). ["Ubuntu User home page"](http://www.ubuntu-user.com/). Retrieved 6 June 2009. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-UUOrder_4-0)** ["Ubuntu User Order"](http://www.ubuntu-user.com/Order). *Linux New Media AG*. June 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2009. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-UUNews_5-0)** ["Ubuntu User News"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090526215325/http://www.ubuntu-user.com/News). *Linux New Media AG*. June 2009. Archived from [the original](http://www.ubuntu-user.com/News) on 26 May 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2009. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-UUIssueOne_6-0)** Linux New Media AG: *Ubuntu User Issue 1* May 2009. 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