Hey guys, today was announced the Ubuntu version for tablets! The system looks amazing! Watch the presentation video bellow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h384z7Ph0gU&feature=em-uploademail
Canonical already launched a release for Nexus devices. Do you guys think we could see a Rom soon for our beloved device? What did you think about Ubuntu for tablets?
Look at this link for further information: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/02/...by-canonical-nexus-7-download-coming-thursday
And this one too: http://www.webupd8.org/2013/02/canonical-unveils-new-ubuntu-tablet.html
I just can't stop imagining me having this amazing system without onscreen buttons and docking it, turning it magically into the desktop OS...
EDIT: Here is the link for the official Website for the system! https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install
And a tutorial for install: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/02/how-to-install-ubuntu-phone-tablet-preview-on-nexus-devices
And here is a list of device progress: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices
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Will be interesting to see what comes out of it for out part. The Arch port is being worked on by one dev only, but he has done a pretty darn good job on his own hah. Let's hope this will somehow boost the work of getting a good *nix port to out device!
Well, we could make a petition that they should support TF300
But the first impression seems really good, especially that you get normal ubuntu if you plug in a dock! :good:
I already use Ubuntu on my laptop, it will be WONDERFUL to use it on my TF300T too!!!!:laugh::laugh:
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I hope it comes to tf300t
And we could dual boot between android and ubuntu
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This would be great to have on my tf300t. I think its a great tablet as it is, but to be able to run Ubuntu on it would be pretty awesome.
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I'd love a working dual-boot system with this
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Splitscreen to have like 2 apps active at the same time is awesome! Something I miss on Android since I have a tablet
Guess it'd be fantastic to have ubuntu on the tf300t - but I wouldn't dare to flash it without having nvflash as a "super" backup ^^
Two points to make: A) ubuntu mobile its not the same as ubuntu desktop, its framework is based on qt/qml which isnt used at all on unity/ubuntu desktop so its a completely new project.
this its not necessarely a bad thing as a lot of people loathe unity but probably means also that its a bit raw.
B) what they displayed is just a developer preview, far to be ready for shipping to final users so its a given that only a little selection of hardware its supported at this time.
this said I dont see any reason that people shouldnt start working at hacking it for other platforms, and as tf300 is really similar to n7 it shouldnt be extremely complex.
Canonical just released images for Nexus devices. I added a link to the main thread!
Ubuntu should be released for the transformer series cause it is technically a laptop and a tab
Here this to
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting
Tomorow the publish a guide so people could port it
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Ubuntu should be released for the transformer series cause it is technically a laptop and a tab
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for now its released for Nexus devices because they are the standard android development platform.
Today the developer of CM for our device replied to me on Twitter that he won't port Ubuntu for our devices since he thinks it isn't worth at this time...
https://twitter.com/xplodwild/status/304645884057100288
What do you guys think? I think it would be good to try something different from Android for a exchange :-/
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joelalmeidaptg said:
Today the developer of CM for our device replied to me on Twitter that he won't port Ubuntu for our devices since he thinks it isn't worth at this time...
https://twitter.com/xplodwild/status/304645884057100288
What do you guys think? I think it would be good to try something different from Android for a exchange :-/
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i agree i want to see Ubuntu on my transformer
joelalmeidaptg said:
Today the developer of CM for our device replied to me on Twitter that he won't port Ubuntu for our devices since he thinks it isn't worth at this time...
https://twitter.com/xplodwild/status/304645884057100288
What do you guys think? I think it would be good to try something different from Android for a exchange :-/
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He didn't say he wouldn't ever, just that it wasn't worth his time yet, and it isn't. It's currently a very alpha product, with zero developer support yet. He'd basically be porting it for the novelty factor, which isn't much of a motivation. Perhaps when it's in an RC or RTM state, he'd be more willing
Sorry to seem noobish but would having ubuntu allow us to run windows programs and .exe files? Ive been missing a few mmos since my laptop died
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1dog9 said:
Sorry to seem noobish but would having ubuntu allow us to run windows programs and .exe files? Ive been missing a few mmos since my laptop died
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I seriously want ubuntu! looks amazing
The porting guide is up. It says there that it uses Cyanogenmod as the base for the system (using the kernel and some drivers, no android specific) so devices officially supported by Cyanogenmod should be easy to port to. So if someone is brave enough to try this on their Transformer all the information needed is in the link.
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The Gnexus got the open webOS port today as you can see on the xda portal site. Do you we can get as they have similar processor power?
Here is the build setup for anyone that wants to see:
http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus_Build_Setup
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The Gnexus got the open webOS port today as you can see on the xda portal site. Do you we can get as they have similar processor power?
Here is the build setup for anyone that wants to see:
http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus_Build_Setup
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Wow this would be amazing. WebOS is by far one of the best mobile OS's ever.
HP sucks!
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Indeed it would be pretty cool and bring some more life in our device:fingers-crossed:
Is there a link to the thread that this was on? i might just try and attempt to port it.
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Is there a link to the thread that this was on? i might just try and attempt to port it.
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It was on the portal. Just search for WebOS Galaxy Nexus or something.
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Maybe it will be possible to port it to the Kindle Fire who knows?
I wish it happen soon.
I have used Palm pre and very impressive with WebOS, especially with its multitask ability
That would be pretty cool. Can't wait.
Web OS, Kindle Fire? That would be awesome.
This is to the devs, I'm sure you've all heard about the program Canonical is running to get Ubuntu on the Nexus 7. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7/Installation http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/27/ubuntu-nexus-7-installer/
Anywhere here's the link, I hope you guys can get this to work because the lapdock and native ubuntu would be the best. I know it's a leap, but it would be sweet.
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This is to the devs, I'm sure you've all heard about the program Canonical is running to get Ubuntu on the Nexus 7. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Nexus7/Installation http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/27/ubuntu-nexus-7-installer/
Anywhere here's the link, I hope you guys can get this to work because the lapdock and native ubuntu would be the best. I know it's a leap, but it would be sweet.
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I think the odds of them supporting EOL'd Tegra2 devices is pretty damn remote.
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I think the odds of them supporting EOL'd Tegra2 devices is pretty damn remote.
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Wasn't referring to Canonical supporting us... That's kind of why I was hoping devs would see this. Maybe it could be modified for our device after/if we get a proper kernel/drivers and regardless it's pretty interesting even if you don't own the device.
Moved to the appropriate forum.
Ain't there already nvidia tegra kernel for linux? We would only need some drivers for more gsm related stuff. (But only if anyone wants to make calls)
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krystianp said:
Ain't there already nvidia tegra kernel for linux? We would only need some drivers for more gsm related stuff. (But only if anyone wants to make calls)
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There are drivers for Linux but it would be a huge work from our devs to manage booting on a kernel that supports these drivers.
There is archlinux build for nvidia tegra2 developers board called trimslice. Ready to boot.
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There is archlinux build for nvidia tegra2 developers board called trimslice. Ready to boot.
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It's for the tegra 2, but I believe it's either the harmony/ventena board, so it's similar but different from ours.
EDIT: and I know this has been discussed before, but would this http://www.nvidia.com/content/devzone/linux-for-tegra.html assist at all in native port?
From what i learned lately. Android kernel works differently in some aspects than linux. I think we could we could replace safetly any kernel with that from nvidia with ventana support(of course without gsm, gps support). Someone said that android kernel doesn't probe hardware just directly connects to it. On the other hand linux kernel does probe hardware so if anything would be not supported it wouldn't use it, so instead generic drivers would be used (like on x86). Or am i totally wrong?
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The folk at Ubuntu has announced Ubuntu for Tablets.
The moment this thing is installable on our Tabs mine is getting the treatment.
I just spotted this on Google+, it looks fantastic.
I really hope this gets ported to us!!!!!!
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Can´t wait for this to happen !
I´ve been using ubuntu for years on small netbooks and laptops, if they get it to work properly on our "tabs" then it would become a serious alternative to android ! :good:
This looks SWEET!!!
I'm curious when exactly we're going to get a download option to get this going.
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Maybe after MWC which is the 25th of this month... Check out www.ubuntu.com is where I see that.
I would love to see this on our Tab, but considering the low-end requirements...
I don't mean to be a buzzkill, but this will probably never see the light of day on our tabs. We do have a Desktop Ubuntu ARM port, and a fully working Linux kernel for other OSes but even with everything in front of us, I doubt it will happen.
I think the only way we could get it is if someone takes the source code and probably do some crazy mods to it to get it to it to make it work for our tabs.
I am quite the optimist so here's to hoping!
They will publish a porting guide in https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting, so there is a lot of hope!
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It all looks good and sounds nice, but I don't see it becoming big.
I think Android will evolve together with Chrome OS into a really good OS.
For sure I want to try out ubuntu on my 10.1 tablet, but it will never get a big userbase. (just my oppinion
Looks pretty easy. I will do it today. Finally something interesting besides cm for tablets. Most ROMs are either cm clones or simply not tablet friendly, which is why I haven't worked on much here.
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Looks pretty easy. I will do it today. Finally something interesting besides cm for tablets. Most ROMs are either cm clones or simply not tablet friendly, which is why I haven't worked on much here.
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Best of luck!
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It would be nice to see Ubuntu Touch on our tab. Waiting for a P7500 test buid (low-end version?) if possible.
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Can't wait for it, but couldn't do it myself.
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Looks pretty easy. I will do it today. Finally something interesting besides cm for tablets. Most ROMs are either cm clones or simply not tablet friendly, which is why I haven't worked on much here.
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I'll cross my fingers!
Cant wait i hope it is more stable then the current Nexus 7 version
Sorry it's taking a bit. Definitely will be done this weekend.
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I think the only way we could get it is if someone takes the source code and probably do some crazy mods to it to get it to it to make it work for our tabs.
I am quite the optimist so here's to hoping!
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Not really. If the device supports CM 10.1 (which it does), then it supports Ubuntu. Canonical even posted a full guide. Problem is, who's going to do it?
Edit: Okay, I guess we do have someone to do it. So there's hope
Sorry. I've been trying, but it hasn't been syncing. I'll try on my build server when i get a chance. Hopefully by this weekend, I will have a chance. Not sure why the sources won't download locally but my server should have no issue.
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https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install?action=show&redirect=TouchInstallProcess
I would happily throw any dev 20 bucks that could get this going, looks really interesting. Anyone else interested in this yet?
I'd be interested as well
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That would be really awsome!
don't know 'bout 20 but 10 for sure, 100%
I am currently working on this I will report back soon
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keeganmccallum said:
I am currently working on this I will report back soon
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Good luck
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keeganmccallum said:
I am currently working on this I will report back soon
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Also working on it. Can boot fine and get in via adb, but screen stays black.
Are you interested in joining efforts? Please feel free to PM me, if you are.
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You guys working on a dual boot method or a port replacing android?
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You guys working on a dual boot method or a port replacing android?
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Well, one step at a time. First get it to work, then dual boot is the next step.
Finally, it might be possible to run them "together", for example running CM apps in Ubuntu Touch.
I mean by transforming the base Android system into a fully-fledged CM and connect it up to Ubuntu.
Not sure that is feasible yet, but there might be a chance. And it is sure a while down the road.
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I don't think that's possible because none of the Java code is in Ubuntu mobile.
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I don't think that's possible because none of the Java code is in Ubuntu mobile.
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Well, not now. Once we have achieved dual boot, all the Java code will be back there.
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Really disappointed that it's only a "skin" on top of CM10.1, proper ubuntu is what we need, to actually run linux apps but still, every advancement is positive but I'm not interested in another android port, I like jelly bean as it is, AOSP ftw.
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Really disappointed that it's only a "skin" on top of CM10.1, proper ubuntu is what we need, to actually run linux apps but still, every advancement is positive but I'm not interested in another android port, I like jelly bean as it is, AOSP ftw.
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It's not running on top of CM10.1 is running on top of the CM10.1 kernel (and some drivers for the hardware) and I wouldn't say it's fair to call that a "skin". That's like calling every linux distro a linux skin.
true, my frasing is wrong but it doesn't change the fact that it's not capable of running linux apps, it's just another take on android, and on a tablet such as this I'd love to be able to dual-boot into android/linux, let's see where archlinux will take us but with the way things are changing and people upgrading to newer devices this will be left behind as well eventually, and to think that since the first quad core device a year ago today we call the tegra 3 a low-powered chipset compared to the powerhouses coming out, and people still don't have a quad core cpu at their home pcs and laptops, anyway, offtopic, let's see...
as far as I heard from many different people now it is just something to show the skin as main features like wallpaper, rotation and others aren't working yet although they should... Basically I would prefer a dualboot solution with stock ubuntu and android, but just my personal opinion...
Hello XDA
I know that you are waiting for ports on your favourite devices, however there is none yet, simply because the SDK release comes with an X86 image, while most phones runs on ARM. But some developers started to port the image of the simulator into some X86 based tablets (that are actually computers).
On an Exo PC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEgdW3KSxkM
On an Acer Iconia tab W500
https://vimeo.com/album/2201203/video/62061963
Right now it is impossible to do a port on most phones and tablets (ARM devices). Don't even ask about a port for the N9. When the ARM image will be released, it will technically be possible to do a port to your favourite phone, assuming that
You have a way to boot on SD card / write on the rootfs of the phone
You have HW adaptation bits (Graphical drivers for Linux are very important)
HW adaptation is hard to find because most of them are for Android and not for pure Linux, so I don't know (yet) how it will be managed.
Cheers
Sailfish OS based on Mer Project which available for long time.
in Sailfish os emulator there is 133 rpm package that come from Jolla, remaining 400 is from Mer
Jolla provide home screen, dialer app, all UI.
There is another shell Nemo Mobile, it`s not so cool but it open and you can already install it on phone
Porting already can be started, all you need is to port Mer core on device and then when Jolla release their phone it will just a metter of installing rpm packages.
There is videos of Nemo Mobile running on Galaxy Nexus, Snowball, RasberryPi, N950, an N9
I think this is a good thread to start off with Lucien, good work.
I've been having some fun with the SDK lately, and am super excited to see the final OS and devices Jolla bring out
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I think this is a good thread to start off with Lucien, good work.
I've been having some fun with the SDK lately, and am super excited to see the final OS and devices Jolla bring out
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Welcome Michael ! Hope that you will make Sailfish rock as well !
Is there a live image that can be found for Sailfish on x86? I have an extra tablet (Samsung Slate, Sandy Bridge) that I have been using to try the emerging touch-based OSes and provide feedback.
https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Nemo/Installing
That has information on how to install Nemo on your device, but Sailfish is different.
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Is there a live image that can be found for Sailfish on x86? I have an extra tablet (Samsung Slate, Sandy Bridge) that I have been using to try the emerging touch-based OSes and provide feedback.
https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Nemo/Installing
That has information on how to install Nemo on your device, but Sailfish is different.
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Sailfish is very close to nemo actually, but you cannot get a live image right now. You can boot an image on an usb drive easily, however.
Try that Wiki page (that should work rather well) https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Sailfish/Exopc
sailfish os
sfiet_konstantin said:
Sailfish is very close to nemo actually, but you cannot get a live image right now. You can boot an image on an usb drive easily, however.
Try that Wiki page (that should work rather well) https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Sailfish/Exopc
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first jolla phones will be sold today in Finland.
http://www.gsmarena.com/sailfish_os...295.php?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
I will try to port to Nexus 7! I've already ported Windows 8 (Ya, not RT, the real Version!) So I hope I could port this x84 build to
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I will try to port to Nexus 7! I've already ported Windows 8 (Ya, not RT, the real Version!) So I hope I could port this x84 build to
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That's pretty impressive. I don't see a thread created, can you show me?
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I've already ported Windows 8 (Ya, not RT, the real Version!)
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ORLY?
Win 8
Ya, no joke. I could show you screens but I will not make a build.cause I am not shure about legalicy (sry I am just 12 and from germany, PM me)
Screen
Thats the last state from februar. No longer progress.
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Screen
Thats the last state from februar. No longer progress.
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As long as it's possible to use a product key (ie pay for it), I doubt Microsoft would care. You must have some great bootloader hacking skills. Can you show us a video?
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If you don't mind me asking, how do we know that's the N7? Can you post a video of bootup and ui?
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Ya, no joke. I could show you screens but I will not make a build.cause I am not shure about legalicy (sry I am just 12 and from germany, PM me)
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Photos/videos or it never happened. Regarding legality - so long as you redistribute neither binaries nor source code (which you would have to have in order to port x86/amd64 exclusive code to ARM unless you employ some kind of LLVM black voodoo magic) you should be fine. So yeah, photos/videos, preferably videos, or it never happened. Oh, and please tame down your signature a bit, it takes half the screen on my tablet, no exaggeration.
I could send vid
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I could send vid
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Then do it, for everyone in the thread to see.
@PojntFX
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...please tame down your signature a bit, it takes half the screen on my tablet, no exaggeration.
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+1,000,000,001 That thing could cause seizures and it is totally unnecessary.
Ok I've deleted the gif
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