nsane.forums Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 As predicted, Canonical has officially announced plans to launch a tablet version of its Linux-based Ubuntu operating system, with a number of features made especially for the larger touchscreen. A few weeks ago, Canonical announced plans to enter the smartphone market with a new user interface for its Linux-based Ubuntu operating system. Today, the company announced a plan to bring that UI to the larger touchscreens found on tablets. Canonical posted up a video on YouTube which showed off the various features of the tablet themed Ubuntu interface. One of them allows for multiple secure accounts to be used on just one tablet. Another feature is called "side stage" which allows phone apps to run on the tablet at the same time as a tablet-based app as an example of multitasking. Canonical claims that future versions of Ubuntu will be able to run an Ubuntu app across four different user interfaces (desktop, TV, smartphone and tablet) with no need for special programming for each version. Engadget chatted with Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth which claims Ubuntu has "cracked this one in a way that has eluded Microsoft". Shuttleworth is referring to the fact that, at the moment, apps made for Windows 8 (x86 programs) cannot run on Windows RT or Windows Phone without a special effort to port those apps. However, we have reported that Microsoft appears to be making plans to solve that problem in future versions of Windows. Canonical has plans to release the early developer source code for both the Ubuntu smartphone and tablet UI on Thursday, February 21st. The code can be used by the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphones as well as the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets from Google. A commercial tablet that will run on the OS won't likely be released until sometime in 2014.View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmulc Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I want to get excited about this, but I really like Android. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iankernal Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wow...Excellent...Superb stunning performance by Ubuntu...I believe that if they released more mobiles with OS by Ubuntu in market..Definitely they Slash the Androi OS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_linspy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ubuntu Linux Tablet On The HorizonThere were rumors abound that the new version of Ubuntu Linux would run on tablets. Ever since Canonical announced the launch of the Unity interface, the industry insiders and experts had been commenting that Linux was being primed for tablet use. The open-source operating system is one of the only OS not to make their market on the tablet market. With a smartphone announced for October, the news of the tablet has also become official. An Ubuntu Linux tablet would hit the market this year.Ubuntu on Every DeviceWith the official announcement of the Ubuntu tablet, it has become clear that Canonical aims for their platform to run on every device a person owns. Whether you have a PC, TV, tablet, or smartphone or even all of these, you can use the same OS, Ubuntu, to run all of them. This will provide better portability and compatibility across the different devices people own. It was really a matter of time that a Linux provider responded to the increased use of mobile devices over PCs and laptops.A Split-Screen DesignThe major feature of the Ubuntu tablet would be a split-screen design. It is modeled on the picture-in-picture feature used by televisions where you can view two channels at once. When it comes to the Ubuntu tablet, you can watch a video on YouTube on one screen while checking your Twitter feed on the other. This will make it easier for users to perform multiple tasks at once using their Ubuntu Linux tablet.From Tablet to DesktopYou will also have the option of attaching a mouse and a keyboard to the tablet to make it work like a desktop computer. If you grow tired of using it in your lap, which does put a strain on the neck, you can simply place it in front of you on a desk to use it. Users who are more comfortable with desktop computers than handheld devices can ease their way into tablet usage through the Ubuntu Linuxtablet by using it as both.A Question of AppsThe big question remains whether or not developers would be willing to come up with new apps for the Ubuntu OS. Even now, the new BlackBerry phone is struggling to meet the growing demand for apps simply because there aren’t enough apps for it. As a result, users have to rely on the apps from major OS’ like iOS and Android. This is what Ubuntu seems to be doing as well by making it easier for developers to bring the apps available on BlackBerry and Android to their platform.Also, the tablet will run any app which has been created using JavaScript and HTML 5, which most apps are. By design, the OS is quite similar to the BlackBerry OS. However, it remains to be seen if the developers show any interest in coming up with new and exciting apps which can propel the Ubuntu Linux tablet to fame. Otherwise, its fate looks quite underwhelming. source : techbeat.com/2013/02/ubuntu-linux-tablet-on-the-horizon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rudrax Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sounds like, the era of linux has begun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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