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Hey guys,
as some of you may know, it shall be possible to run Ubuntu on the EeePad Transformer (for those who don't know, look here for instruction). Even though, it doesn't boot natively (yet), it should be a full Ubuntu.
Does anyone of you made some (performance)tests with that? Here are some things, I would really like to know:
- How is performance/ usability in general?
- How "usable" are programs like OpenOffice, internet browsing or maybe IDEs like Eclipse?
- Is the keyboard dock fully supported?
- Is it possible to use an USB-Mouse in Ubuntu?
- Is it possible to "switch" between Android / Ubuntu?
- Is it possible to use Ubuntu 11.04 - with all of the touchscreen features?
If some of you would make some tests (maybe with a video), it would be realy awesome!
I think I'm not the only one who is really interested in these things.
Since I'm going "back" to college, I need a device (cause I can't afford 2 ), that can handle all of those basic things you need in college.
Thanks a lot guys!
Apparently I was wrong before. It should be possible to boot in ubuntu. See here and here for instruction. In genereal it deals with ubuntu on tegra 2 platform.
But before dual-boot is possible, I'd rather choose the VM.
Doesn't anyone tried ubuntu on the Transformer?
Are you sure you linked the right article?
You're right, I forgot to post the second article. I edited my post, those instructions are more general for tegra 2 devices. Don't know why I mixed these things up.
Well, I couldn't resist Just ordered one. I'll keep you guys updated on the ubuntu thing, gonna make some tests when I got mine.
The El said:
Well, I couldn't resist Just ordered one. I'll keep you guys updated on the ubuntu thing, gonna make some tests when I got mine.
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Thanks...anyone know if running Ubuntu will mean we can play mkv's??
adam18488 said:
Thanks...anyone know if running Ubuntu will mean we can play mkv's??
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It could be done but Tegra2 is not in to movies
The El said:
Well, I couldn't resist Just ordered one. I'll keep you guys updated on the ubuntu thing, gonna make some tests when I got mine.
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Well? How is it going with ubuntu? I'm searching some benchmarks or at least users feelings about ubuntu performance on transformer.
BTW which one do you have? Tf201 maybe? I'm going to buy one. I would wait for tf700t but do not know if I can wait that long...
Why do you do chroot when here is native Ubuntu > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191141 ?
With windows 8 now supposting ARM processors I was wondering if it would be possible to somehow flash the os onto the Iconia A500?
assassin82492 said:
With windows 8 now supposting ARM processors I was wondering if it would be possible to somehow flash the os onto the Iconia A500?
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When they release the ARM version, hopefully someone here will figure out a way to get it onto our tabs. Since the ARM version will run on everything from cellphones to tablets, I'm pretty sure the A500 will have the hardware to run it. Since the only version of Win8 out is the X86 / X64 developers release version, we will have to wait for the ARM version to see for certain.
I can't imagine that the A500 will not have the capabilities to run win8, whether or not someone will port it over to our tabs is another story altogether.
Well then I cant wait for the ARM version. I have been running the x64 version on my laptop and I havta say its really nice. I really would like to dual boot it on my A500 with android. it just feels like it would be perfect for it.
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With windows 8 now supposting ARM processors I was wondering if it would be possible to somehow flash the os onto the Iconia A500?
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If it does, it will big blow on the Android, because many of people will move to the W8.
I guess Android 4 is will come quicker than W8 for Iconia devices.
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Well then I cant wait for the ARM version. I have been running the x64 version on my laptop and I havta say its really nice. I really would like to dual boot it on my A500 with android. it just feels like it would be perfect for it.
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The "Developers Release" of Win 8 sux as far as the touch screen experience goes compared to Win 7 as of this time. Not sure if you're using it on touchscteen or not. Win 8 is far from release, but if we only believe half the hype, it should not only bring all the platforms together (which is Microsoft's intent), but should be pretty amazing (again, once it's finished).
I pre-ordered the 1GB version of the MK802 ICS thumbstick today from Amazon for $70, can't wait for it to arrive to start playing around with it.
As with any other device, a custom ROM may well bring out some even greater possibilities for this great little piece of kit.
Any of our ROM devs got their eye on this one?
J
griffindodd said:
I pre-ordered the 1GB version of the MK802 ICS thumbstick today from Amazon for $70, can't wait for it to arrive to start playing around with it.
As with any other device, a custom ROM may well bring out some even greater possibilities for this great little piece of kit.
Any of our ROM devs got their eye on this one?
J
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I'd like to second this, Ive ordered the 1gb version as well, can't wait til it arrives and to start monkeying around with it.
I´ve also ordered one (already shipped ) and can´t wait to start messing it up
Having a working CWM Version would be a good start, so we can make backups ^^
Mine got here today! Playing with it hooked up to monitor at the moment. I can't wait to take it home and plug it in to TV.
I Think about order this too and I love to see custom rom on this, sound fun!!
I got mine yesterday, but I can't get it to recognize my xbox 360 controller through a wireless dongle, which works fine in Linux otherwise. Anyway, although I'm disappointed with it so far due to sluggishness, i can only hope it's a software issue and they update it soon. Someone has already got Ubuntu running on it.
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I got mine yesterday, but I can't get it to recognize my xbox 360 controller through a wireless dongle, which works fine in Linux otherwise. Anyway, although I'm disappointed with it so far due to sluggishness, i can only hope it's a software issue and they update it soon. Someone has already got Ubuntu running on it.
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what version did you get, the 512 or the 1gig?
I've got a pre order 1g version on order from amazon as well, so watching this thread too
Mine is running Ubuntu now so I think the whole rom thing is now settled and obsolete. More info here: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/installing-linux-on-mk802-948695/
In short, dd image, do a depmod, update apt and install your favorite programs.
Mine is now running dropbear ssh and lighttpd www with a mediawiki install. Best thing is I had that running under android and it was slower then now under Ubuntu.
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what version did you get, the 512 or the 1gig?
I've got a pre order 1g version on order from amazon as well, so watching this thread too
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Sorry for slow response. I unfortunately got the 512MB version. I assume the 1GB version will be significantly better when running Ubuntu.
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Sorry for slow response. I unfortunately got the 512MB version. I assume the 1GB version will be significantly better when running Ubuntu.
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That pretty much depends on your memory consumption, I have a 512 and it is running smooth and noticable faster then Android. Just go for lightweight like dropbear instead of openssh or LDX instead of Gnome etc. Here is a nice link to create a fresh rootfs where you can built upon. http://www.cnx-software.com/2012/04...image-for-mele-a1000-allwinner-a10-based-stb/
can we have wireless mouse and keyboard support?
telis12 said:
can we have wireless mouse and keyboard support?
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I use my wireless logitech mouse and microsoft keyboard with a USB hub, works great!
There are 2 USB ports but one of them is a mini-usb , used for charging (unless you plug it in the wall outlet). It comes with a usb-mini to USB host too.
These things are going to be big. There is a kickstarter project running for a similar device with integrated HDMI plug, though only a 1ghz processor, rather than 1.5ghz. No 1gb ram option either.. Take a look on their site and search 'android', Pocket TV will come up.
I've gone for the MK802 1gb model on preorder. The interesting thing from the Kickstarter project (apart from that cool air mouse) is the use of the Google TV remote app to control it using another android device. I've grabbed the Google TV remote APK, however when testing it, I couldn't connect to another android device. I can only assume they have found a way to 'spoof' the mini ICS PC stick as a Google TV. How? Read something about the Anymote protocol?
I like the idea of my Nexus S working the pointer and pull up keyboard...
REQUEST: Lets get an MK802 or Mini PC section up on XDA!!
I got mine 1gb
This little thing is cool as hell, Runs everything. Lets talk more about custom ROMs and Ubuntu. What version of Ubuntu are you guys running? Also, any good ideas for apps if one would like to stay with Android?
I saw this device today and i am excited from the specification and the price its coming with.
Does anyone, who has already has it, can tell me his experience??
Can you browse in a decent way?2-3 tabs open maybe? If the page has flash the scrolling is smooth?
I want to buy it for a gift to my parents
mk802
I just got mine direct from China. Working great with fly mouse/keyboard except when you go into recovery. I could only scroll up and fown the 5 selections but could not find any key to select. I was going to install 4ext but backed off as it couldn't detect device.There is certainly a need for a new forum and a developer. These may be the forefront of pc's to come.
New recover img for MK802
http://db.tt/2VRoKtc1
So does anyone know how to use this file? It took 20 attempt to download and was really slow, but no instructions.
in a few days I get a mk802
we must compile and run the kernel module uinput.ko
this is necessary to start DroidMote Server inside it.
with DroidMote this device would be the maximum.
i have a working compiled uinput.ko for a10 allwinner 3.0.8 kernel, in the meantime if anyone wants to try to load with the command insmod, get the module at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25506316&postcount=324
REQUEST: Lets get an MK802 or Mini PC section up on XDA!!
telis12 said:
can we have wireless mouse and keyboard support?
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agreed with this!!!
I have searched everywhere, can only find information on Nexus 7.
Is this going to happen, possible? Timeframe?
This would make this tablet even more awesome. Assuming duel-booting will be happening.
I don't think dual booting will be happening (ever). Ubuntu via VNC is probably rather easy to do, I expect something like this quite soon.
Would love to see the Ubuntu version that runs on the Android Kernel concurrently with Android, but that's probably a long time away, if it ever happens at all (this only works via a custom tailored ROM).
Valynor said:
I don't think dual booting will be happening (ever). Ubuntu via VNC is probably rather easy to do, I expect something like this quite soon.
Would love to see the Ubuntu version that runs on the Android Kernel concurrently with Android, but that's probably a long time away, if it ever happens at all (this only works via a custom tailored ROM).
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In the meantime, there is the trusty http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585009
If you do try this, please report back regarding usability (graphics and otherwise) -- e.g. is it good enough as a laptop replacement for a short trip? (libreoffice, emacs, light coding, hdmi out to external monitor/TV, ...)
I'm thinking of getting a N10 to do just that; your report would be most helpful. THANKS!
If a native method was done on the Nexus 7, I don't think it would be too much trouble to port over to the Nexus 10 (although I could be very wrong about this). I do hope someone at Ubuntu does at least give it a shot though; I feel Ubuntu might even work out a bit better on the Nexus 10
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I don't think dual booting will be happening (ever). Ubuntu via VNC is probably rather easy to do, I expect something like this quite soon.
Would love to see the Ubuntu version that runs on the Android Kernel concurrently with Android, but that's probably a long time away, if it ever happens at all (this only works via a custom tailored ROM).
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Why do you say never? Isn't it available for the Nexus 7? That is what I read.
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Why do you say never? Isn't it available for the Nexus 7? That is what I read.
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The very early beta (alpha?) of Ubuntu that's available for the Nexus 7 is a ROM that boots Ubuntu - nothing else. There's no Android on the N7 anymore after you install it.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7/Installation
I think it will happen especially since the nexus 10 and samsung chromebook both share the same processor and the chromebook already has ubuntu on it.
Asadullah said:
I think it will happen especially since the nexus 10 and samsung chromebook both share the same processor and the chromebook already has ubuntu on it.
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Any news?
I love the Nexus 10, epecially the screen. Would be really nice to have ubuntu (or other distributions) running on it!
Cheers! :good:
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Any news?
I love the Nexus 10, epecially the screen. Would be really nice to have ubuntu (or other distributions) running on it!
Cheers! :good:
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What would you even do with unbuntu on a tablet?
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What would you even do with unbuntu on a tablet?
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Well, let me explain: Android is like a crippled Linux. So if you have Ubuntu, you have way more options in using the tablet, especially with Wine.
Also, why do we need a reason to mod? Everything is worth some modding! Starts with Android, over IKEA and Ubuntu, too Xubuntu (Sorry, my brain didn't knew anything with a "Z" :silly
Does anyone know whether it will be possible to install the new Ubuntu Phone on the HTC HD2?
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I think it's very possible, it is open source. I saw in one video that they're hoping or are willing to help developers port it to other phones.
My hd2 is ready for this.
I am a lil excited about this, particularly if we will have the option to boot into desktop by docking. Considering that the Galaxy Nexus is being used as the demo phone, I'm imagining that our lil HD2 will be capable (not saying they have identical specs, but clearly ubunto are going to demo it well above the min requirements)
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I am a lil excited about this, particularly if we will have the option to boot into desktop by docking. Considering that the Galaxy Nexus is being used as the demo phone, I'm imagining that our lil HD2 will be capable (not saying they have identical specs, but clearly ubunto are going to demo it well above the min requirements)
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They mentioned somewhere they wanted to have Ubuntu running not only across devices but on budget grade hardware within a device type as well. The HD2 still performs well relative to budget phones so I dont anticipate there will be any problems with the reqs. Can't wait till someone manages to get their hands on and port this!
EDIT: Actually wait, pulled from the Ubuntu site, there will be 2 versions:
Entry level (no desktop convergence)
1ghz cortex A9
512-1gb ram
4-8gb emmc + sd
High end (desktop convergence)
Quad core A9/Intel Atom
1gb ram
32gb emmc + sd
I'm sure the talented devs here will be able to manage something to get the high end onto the HD2, looks kind of overspec'd to me
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They mentioned somewhere they wanted to have Ubuntu running not only across devices but on budget grade hardware within a device type as well. The HD2 still performs well relative to budget phones so I dont anticipate there will be any problems with the reqs. Can't wait till someone manages to get their hands on and port this!
EDIT: Actually wait, pulled from the Ubuntu site, there will be 2 versions:
Entry level (no desktop convergence)
1ghz cortex A9
512-1gb ram
4-8gb emmc + sd
High end (desktop convergence)
Quad core A9/Intel Atom
1gb ram
32gb emmc + sd
I'm sure the talented devs here will be able to manage something to get the high end onto the HD2, looks kind of overspec'd to me
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Actually no, the high end phones running Ubuntu will also have a dock which will provide full desktop functionality (mouse, keyboard and
monitor). This is because the mobile version of Ubuntu will run on two cores, and the full Ubuntu desktop will run on the other two cores.
According to the requirements, the HD2 will be able to run Ubuntu Phone itself, though.
Hope this clears things up
AW: Ubuntu Phone for the HTC HD2
Any news? How could we get a dev going for this?
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I'm eagerly awaiting news on this as well!
I'd love to see Ubuntu running on the HD2. Is there anything this phone can't do? :laugh:
Yeah, I'm waiting for this too. I was able to launch GIMP using Debian on my HD2, so I'm very excited about getting usable Ubuntu:fingers-crossed:
Its very interesting for me too!:laugh:
It is available now for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4!!!
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install?action=show&redirect=TouchInstallProcess
We need some developers here:fingers-crossed:
I'm ready to test it on my HD2.
Believe the code in question is here. But don't think its the sorta thing that's portable. Anyone try it as it is? Can't spot in on first glance but I take it that the build model is taken from the device at some point, I guess if we can spoof that and see how far it boots.
Installed it on my gnexus today. It's nice but its just a preview . Almost nothing worked right. But it did get me excited!! Can't wait for the real deal now!
Canonical ask who has experience to help them to port Ubuntu Touch to new devices. Here's the link http://developer.ubuntu.com/2013/02/taking-ubuntu-touch-to-new-levels/
Ill be tackling this once I can get the source downloaded, so many people are trying to get it that its crashing their repo, and since its ~12gigs, it might take a little while lol
I've token the time to extract the Ubuntu Touch Nexus 4 Dev Preview core system and put it into a ext4 Image to make easier for people to see exactly what's installed and be able to configure it without having to fully install it.
You can find the Operating System Image here - www.ZenfulApps.com
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Ill be tackling this once I can get the source downloaded, so many people are trying to get it that its crashing their repo, and since its ~12gigs, it might take a little while lol
I've token the time to extract the Ubuntu Touch Nexus 4 Dev Preview core system and put it into a ext4 Image to make easier for people to see exactly what's installed and be able to configure it without having to fully install it.
You can find the Operating System Image here - www.ZenfulApps.com
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Hi z3nful, I have been trying on and off all day to DL the image with varying degrees of success. The zip seems to have downloaded successfully but is only around 100mb (ranging from 79 to 130)(tried from chrome on pc and linux, and firefox). Any chance of a mirror? Thanks
Thats odd, it downloaded good on my phone, Linux, and XP. here's a direct link to it that's not run through the file manager on the site, should work fine that way (still working out some bugs lol)
UbuntuTouch-DevPreview-Mako.ext4.zip
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Thats odd, it downloaded good on my phone, Linux, and XP. here's a direct link to it that's not run through the file manager on the site, should work fine that way (still working out some bugs lol)
UbuntuTouch-DevPreview-Mako.ext4.zip
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Thanks, that link worked first time
Ok I have extracted the image to sd on fat32 renamed it UbuntuTouch.ext4.img and put it in linux-files/system
The linload app manages to mount the image, but when i try to start vnc, i get
"bash: vncserver: command not found" in terminal after some other stuff, leaving me at the prompt.
I have tried to connect using other vnc viewers but no joy yet.
I have partitioned my 32gb card with 16gb fat32, 10gb ext4, 4gb ext4(empty) and 256mb linux swap. And ideally would like to use the 3rd partition for the image. Do i just put the UbuntuTouch.ext4.img file there and point to it with linload?
Thanks again
Edit; using tytung jb 1.3a on nativeSD
The Touch preview doesn't have vnc install when you first download it, and from what I've seen looking around in it, there isn't a command to start up unity.
One thing you can try is to install vncserver, then see if you can get it to load an "ubuntu-session" from the xstartup file. I'm not sure if that will work though :/
I've almost got the source finished downloading, once thats done ill be trying for a working kernel to see if I can get this setup as its own rom
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One thing you can try is to install vncserver, then see if you can get it to load an "ubuntu-session" from the xstartup file.
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I will play around a bit more, but not sure how that works.
No worries though, as is preview.
Best of luck with it:fingers-crossed:
Ubuntu Touch Developer is currently running on the devices listed below - Devices
Waiting for our HD2!
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