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Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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Hopefully this means Ubuntu for Android[0] is getting ready for primetime. I'm stoked about the future with this. A phone which boots into Ubuntu when docked, and allows me to get rid of all other devices is the stuff of dreams for me. [0] http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android

Yes, I could use that approach as well, especially if rdp was supported when docked.

Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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post #17

This is my problem with Ubuntu and Unity, and why I much prefer Linux Mint as a "Windows replacement" OS. They say they made that side bar to "work well with touchscreen devices, too", but as we can see Unity on a touchscreen devices offers a pretty poor experience, and the sidebar is just about the only thing that is meant for touchscreens in Ubuntu. The global menu and everything else is clearly meant for a PC and…

Unity is a long way from perfect on tablet or PC. Having said that the sidebar has grown on me. Since almost every monitor out there is 16:9; vertical space is precious and another 50 pixels gives me another 2-3 lines of code on the screen. The best way to use the sidebar is to put your most commonly used program at the top and then launch them with Logo+ . If you spend some time setting up your shortcut keys you can…

I just wish that Logo+ didn't require you to hold the Logo key for a second or so before you press the number. I want quicker switching between apps than that.

Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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post #17

This is my problem with Ubuntu and Unity, and why I much prefer Linux Mint as a "Windows replacement" OS. They say they made that side bar to "work well with touchscreen devices, too", but as we can see Unity on a touchscreen devices offers a pretty poor experience, and the sidebar is just about the only thing that is meant for touchscreens in Ubuntu. The global menu and everything else is clearly meant for a PC and…

Global menubar is not exclusive to mice: it saves considerable screen space. This is a major feature on mobile.

Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Unity is a long way from perfect on tablet or PC. Having said that the sidebar has grown on me. Since almost every monitor out there is 16:9; vertical space is precious and another 50 pixels gives me another 2-3 lines of code on the screen. The best way to use the sidebar is to put your most commonly used program at the top and then launch them with Logo+ . If you spend some time setting up your shortcut keys you can…

I just wish that Logo+ didn't require you to hold the Logo key for a second or so before you press the number. I want quicker switching between apps than that.

While it is very true that Unity is slow to launch applications I regularly launch a browser with Logo+1 hitting both immediately and releasing. The browser is launched and the side bar never even makes an appearance. You don't need to wait for the side bar to slide out. :)

Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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post #11

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I bet he meant the "Nexus 7's OS" as opposed to TouchWiz or Sense or whatever UI has been bolted on top of the Android innards. > You still get all the benefits of a full desktop OS like hunt-and-pecking in the smallish menus on a 7" screen? this is just ridiculous, and (given their UI plans) way too early to be useful.

"... as opposed to TouchWiz or Sense or whatever UI has been bolted on top of the Android innards." Uh, what? This is a Google/ASUS device, you won't find any of that stuff here. I'm pretty sure the Nexus 7 is as close to AOSP as you can get...

Woosh...

Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Unity is a long way from perfect on tablet or PC. Having said that the sidebar has grown on me. Since almost every monitor out there is 16:9; vertical space is precious and another 50 pixels gives me another 2-3 lines of code on the screen. The best way to use the sidebar is to put your most commonly used program at the top and then launch them with Logo+ . If you spend some time setting up your shortcut keys you can…

I just wish that Logo+ didn't require you to hold the Logo key for a second or so before you press the number. I want quicker switching between apps than that.

You need to wait if you want the numbers to pop up on the icons, if you just want to switch programs you can do it instantly.

Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Unity is a long way from perfect on tablet or PC. Having said that the sidebar has grown on me. Since almost every monitor out there is 16:9; vertical space is precious and another 50 pixels gives me another 2-3 lines of code on the screen. The best way to use the sidebar is to put your most commonly used program at the top and then launch them with Logo+ . If you spend some time setting up your shortcut keys you can…

I just wish that Logo+ didn't require you to hold the Logo key for a second or so before you press the number. I want quicker switching between apps than that.

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Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Unity is a long way from perfect on tablet or PC. Having said that the sidebar has grown on me. Since almost every monitor out there is 16:9; vertical space is precious and another 50 pixels gives me another 2-3 lines of code on the screen. The best way to use the sidebar is to put your most commonly used program at the top and then launch them with Logo+ . If you spend some time setting up your shortcut keys you can…

I just wish that Logo+ didn't require you to hold the Logo key for a second or so before you press the number. I want quicker switching between apps than that.

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Re: Ubuntu ported to the Nexus 7

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post #25

The people making comments about Unity on this device have some valid points, but are missing the forest for the trees. One of the major themes of 13.04 and the entire point of this demo is to fix the core of Ubuntu, as was referenced in Mark's blog: "I think it’s time to look at the core of Ubuntu and review it through a mobile lens: let’s measure our core platform by mobile metrics, things like battery life, number…

If the core includes sound drivers and a sensible structure to sound then bring it on...

...I know this is a niche area but the application of cheap touch tablets to sound synthesis software could open up a huge realm of activity.

Then there is the use of a stylus for accurate work...

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