Canonical Developing Ubuntu OS For Tablets

Posted by timothy on Wednesday June 9, 2010 @10:57AM 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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What are the odds... by neiras · 2010-06-09 11:15 · Score: 5, Insightful

I hope they hire a UI designer who isn't an Apple admirer. We need fresh ideas...
Re:FFS - winter in which part of the world? by Garridan · 2010-06-09 11:21 · Score: 5, Funny

Perhaps they, like the DNF team, refer to the winter in Ecuador.
Re:Another iPad wannabe? by some_guy_88 · 2010-06-09 15:49 · Score: 5, Funny

Well they did invent the graphical user interface, the mp3 player and the smartphone.. oh and they just invented multitasking.