Posted on 10/17/2013 10:44:52 PM PDT by pluvmantelo
Despite seeing record breaking numbers the Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign didn’t end up being successfully funded. But while we may not be seeing Canonical release the Edge smartphone, we are seeing the release of Ubuntu for smartphones. In fact, as we had been expecting to see , Canonical has released Ubuntu 13.10 with support for smartphones. This is available as of today and assuming you have a compatible handset, you could be running Ubuntu on a smartphone today. The list of compatible devices is short, and in fact, it contains just two; the Nexus 4 and the Galaxy Nexus. This release, while new, is being billed as feature complete, ready for your phone and as containing everything that developers would need. The process of installing Ubuntu on your device is likely not for everyone. In fact, we would suggest leaving this to those with a bit more experience in loading and using different ROMs. Or at the very least, leave this for those who happen to have another phone, just in case something goes wrong. With the standard warning out of the way, Canonical has Ubuntu 13.10 supporting GSM. In other words, those carrying a Verizon branded Galaxy Nexus are going to be out of luck. Otherwise, the handset should have all the “shell and core applications” as well as the ability to make phone calls and send SMS messages. There will also be WiFi and a working front and rear-facing camera. Anyway, we suspect some will be missing the extent of apps available from the Play Store, but as it stands Ubuntu 13.10 for smartphones should have most of your needs covered. Anyway, if you happen to have a compatible device and are looking to get playing, head to the Ubuntu for phones website where they have a detailed step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process.
Every time I think of Ubuntu I think of this Matrix parody.
Matrix Runs on Windows XP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX8yrOAjfKM
Clippy made it. Very clever.
Be wary of the Nexus 6 when they eventually come out, their software may be a bit Batty.
At least three minutes too long for the point it makes.
Last month, MSFT opened one of their new, me-too retail stores in the Burlington Mall. It's about two thirds the size of the Apple Store in the same Mall. It features a wrap-around video display, which is absolutely fabulous for showing unrememberable content. Oh, and there was a Play-station whatever in the hall, being exercised by a little tike (the high point). Bottom line: Fail: Store mostly empty, except for annoying employees.
The Apple Store down the hall, despite its square footage advantage, actually felt crowded. It was full of blue shirts with clueful advice.
Be wary of the Nexus 6 when they eventually come out, their software may be a bit Batty.
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I see what you did there. :)
Ok, that was a Questionable Thing you did there.
Linux Pingwin.
It was an obscure Blade Runner reference.
Right. So was my comment. < |:~
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