Ubuntu: Soon comes the smartphone version

The fans (and users) of truly open-source software may soon have yet another reason to rejoice as the Canonical opened a post indicating that it would address the creation of mobile versions of the operating system Ubuntu!

The idea for the transition into the world of portable devices existed since 2008, but the first efforts were rejected. However, within these 4 years have been many steps forward, particularly in the development of Ubuntu, and should not be forgotten that the Canonical launches and version Ubuntu for Android (not to forget that Android is also based on Linux).




Time will tell more real is the plan of Canonical, since there is always the chance it's just a better cooperation with Android. Besides, it is easy to put one on the operating system of Google, with Tranos example Maemo (also Linux-based) that failed miserably. However, the advert says features "launch of Ubuntu as a smartphone operating system" 

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Ubuntu for Android: Converts multi-core smartphones into computers! [Video]

The Canonical enters the ecosystem Android, as announced today that it will bring the experience of Linux-based Ubuntu operating system on multi-core Android smartphones, converting them to your personal computer when you connect a keyboard and a screen!




The idea is similar to the Motorola and Webtop docks, but in this case the switch from Ubuntu to Android is no problem, since the latter shares the Linux kernel to "run" from the beginning and the Android OS while booting.



The process is very simple, since only connect the Android smartphone at the base, it automatically appears on the external monitor environmental Ubuntu Unity, together with applications that go with it, such as the Music Player, Chromium, VLC, Thundebird etc.


Moreover, the photos and videos from Android smartphone is available in the respective applications Ubuntu, and you can manage any application Android device through the environment Unity! He is also available contacts, network settings and display an alert normally.


The minimum requirements for Ubuntu for Android are:


CPU dual-core 1GHz (+ video acceleration)
Memory RAM 512MB
Free 2GB storage
Output HMDI, USB host mode
A very interesting move from side Canonical, which is expected to occur extensively in MWC 2012. Until then, you can read several details in the official blog.

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Canonical presented the Ubuntu TV in CES 2012!

The first year's Google TVs are starting to make their appearance at CES 2012 (see Lenovo K91 Smart TV) and rumors on Apple's iTV still exists, however, the alternative proposal comes from Canonical with Ubuntu TV! The aim of Canonical is to simplify the monitoring process and to find content (from services online video, movie streaming, etc.) while providing free Linux-based operating system for TV manufacturers and the first Ubuntu TVs will be available later in 2012.

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