Ubuntu Core 18 boosts IoT device security, reduces cost

Canonical has announced Ubuntu Core 18 which aims to reduce the software development risk, security maintenance costs, and time to market of IoT devices. The latest version has an image size of just 260MB which makes it the most lightweight Ubuntu Linux release ever. Perfect for the IoT. Canonical kept the size minimal not just for efficiency, but also to reduce the attack surface. Few packages are installed as part of the OS to reduce the size and frequency of security updates and ensure maximum storage for applications and data. The OS can inherit software from the wider Ubuntu and Snapcraft ecosystems or it also supports the development of apps specific to a brand or model. Ubuntu Core is enabled on a wide range of devices from leading manufacturers like Dell, Rigado, Intel, Qualcomm, Samsung, and NXP.