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Ubuntu 10.10 Multitouch Support Demo

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the isn't-that-pretty dept.

Timothy found a news report and a little video demonstrating the multi-touch capabilities of Ubuntu. It's attached below if you're curious what the new Unity Netbook UI is looking like these days.

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  1. Touchscreen keyboard? by spiffydudex · · Score: 4, Interesting

    One thing that wasn't mentioned in the article text or accompanying video that I am curious about, how does text input work? When a text bar or area is activated does it bring up a keyboard?

  2. New ubuntu user here by iONiUM · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I recently got an Asus EEE (1001px) netbook as a gift, and it came with Windows 7 starter. Now, I use windows 7 at home (ultimate) and I don't dislike it, but I was very unhappy with starter. You can't even change the background image, I mean, what the fuck.

    Anyways, I used to use linux (I mean, like 10 years ago when I was in highschool I used to use debian and slackware), but haven't really since. I decided to try ubuntu so I did a USB installation and put 10.10 netbook edition. I have to say, it was just as easy (if not easier) than a win7 installation (which I have to do often), and is WAY better on a netbook.

    I think people who say linux is popular on portables are exactly right. It's an awesome fit, and I love it.