Canonical shuts down Ubuntu One service in face of DropBox competition

Canonical, the software company that makes the Linux distro called Ubuntu, on Wednesday announced plans for shutting down its Ubuntu One file service. The service enables users to store files online and sync them between computers and mobile devices, as well as stream audio and music from cloud to mobile devices.

As on 2 April, customers can no longer sign up for the Ubuntu One file service or make purchases, however the service will be available to existing users till 1 June. Users will only be able to download their data from the Ubuntu One file service until 31 July, after which it will be deleted.