Shuttleworth Steps Down as Ubuntu CEO

According to a statement from Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, Mark Shuttleworth is stepping down as CEO. Chief Operations Officer Jane Silber will take over allowing Shuttleworth to focus on desktop Linux.

Neither Ubuntu nor Canonical will be changing its direction. Looking ahead Shuttleworth will still set the overall goals, but Silver will be in charge of implementing the strategy to reach these goals and day-to-day business management.

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