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Canonical Developing Ubuntu OS For Tablets

Posted by timothy on from the wheels-spinning-all-the-time dept.

snydeq writes "Canonical is preparing a version of the Ubuntu OS for tablet computers as the company looks to extend its presence in the mobile space, InfoWorld reports. The OS will be a lightweight version of Linux with a simplified, touch-friendly user interface, and tablets with the Ubuntu OS could become available late in winter 2011. The focus will be on developing an OS with a simplified user interface that provides quick access to the most-used applications. Development efforts will also focus on adding on-screen keyboard features and compatibility for multitouch drivers."

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  1. Re:Shuttleworth must be stoned! by fm6 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You've managed to explain why Ubuntu is so damned bloated. I mean, jeez, Linux is usually known for being lean and mean and making absurdly small demands on the hardware. But Ubuntu's system requirements are right up there with Windows!

    I'm reminded of a programmer I used to know who claimed he could only code while stoned. His applications used to have all kinds of baroque options.

    I don't really think the Ubuntu team consists of potheads. I mean, Cannonical is in London, not Amsterdam. But there do seem to be stoner-like attention issues here.

  2. Err.. cart before the horse. by drunkennewfiemidget · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Maybe Ubuntu can work on not sucking before they bother with shit like this.

    Ubuntu has gotten progressively less useful with every release; it seems they'd rather put more effort into revamping how it looks than making it stable.