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KDE's Plasma Active Ported To Nexus 7

Posted by timothy on from the looking-handy dept.

sfcrazy writes "KDE developers have succeeded in running the touch-optimized Plasma Active Linux Distribution on Nexus 7. Earlier Ubuntu developers managed to create a installer for Nexus 7, but those builds also showed that Unity, in its current form, is not ready for touch-based devices. KDE has an edge here as they have optimized versions for netbooks, desktops and touch-based devices so a user doesn't have to make any compromises as one has to do with other DEs or shells which are focusing more in touch-based devices only." Here are detailed instructions on how to install it.

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  1. Unity, in its current form, is not ready for... by BlackPignouf · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Unity, in its current form, is not ready for touch-based devices

    Well, it isn't ready for desktops either! :D