A general-purpose computer, usually portable, contained in a single panel and using a touch screen as the input device.
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What is Ubuntu Touch (Ubuntu for Phones)
Following up on Canonical's announcement, what is Ubuntu for phones, where can I download a copy of the OS to run on my phone? And how do I know if it's compatible with my phone?
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Will Ubuntu Touch work on my tablet or phone? [duplicate]
I have a Kindle Fire HD and want to know if the tablet version works or not. Can it be used to take the place of the Candle operating system?
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Is it possible to install Ubuntu in Tablets & Smartphones
I have heard some devices come with Ubuntu installed but is it possible to install it on Tablets and Smartphones that do not have Ubuntu preinstalled.
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Is there an Ubuntu tablet edition?
Is there a tablet version of Ubuntu? Will it run on the iPad or motion LE1600?
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What are some tablets that can run Ubuntu?
I can't believe I'm actually asking this, but what are some good, cheap tablets that can run Ubuntu? I'm considering getting a tablet, but I don't really want an expensive one like an iPad. And I love ...
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Is it possible to install Ubuntu on the Asus transformer?
I am planning to buy a netvertible (tablet netbook hybrid) and install Ubuntu 11.04 on it, probably as a dual boot with the shipped OS.
The Asus transformer which was just released looks really nice. ...
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Can I replace the Android OS with Ubuntu on the Zeki 7.0" Android Tablet?
I just ordered this tablet from Target, but I would much rather have Ubuntu on it than Android. Is there any way I can remove Android and install Ubuntu with the necessary drivers? It seems like it ...
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Will there be x86 builds of Ubuntu Tablet / Phone?
While there is plenty of buzz for Ubuntu Touch / Ubuntu Phone builds for Nexuses, are there any images (if at all) coming for the normal x86 platform. I am particularly interested in the Ubuntu Tablet ...
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How do I make Thinkpad X220T Tablet with multitouch screen rock with Ubuntu 12.04?
I am have a Thinkpad X220T with the multitouch screen. This model comes with two options for the screen, only one has the multitouch capabilities. My question is strictly about touchscreen NOT the ...
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Can I use the Ubuntu Nexus 7 Desktop Installer on other tablets?
could I install Ubuntu on galaxy note using Nexus 7 Desktop Installer?
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Can I download Ubuntu for Android to my mobile device?
My question is already in the title. I want to buy a tablet but I want to work with OpenOffice as well. So in combination with a monitor and a dock it would be possible.
But can I download Ubuntu for ...
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Sharing files with Android devices (How do I mount an HP Touchpad, Cyanogen Mod 9?)
I've recently installed Cyanogen Mod 9 on my HP Touchpad tablet, but I'm encountering problems when trying to access it from my Ubuntu laptop (Ubuntu 11.10, Gnome-Shell, Nautilus).
I've first tried ...
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Is there any way to put ubuntu on a HP touchpad? [closed]
Is there any talk on getting on the touchpad? is it even possible?
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How can I install Ubuntu in BlackBerry Playbook?
I have a Blackberry Playbook. I loved the Blackberry OS at first, but now I feel constrained by the lack of applications and functions. I assume that, by installing Ubuntu on my tablet, will give me ...
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How can I install Ubuntu on an iPad?
I'd love to install Ubuntu as a standard standalone on my ipad, is there any way to do so?
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What are the multi-touch netbooks/tablets that work with Ubuntu? [closed]
I will be going to University soon and am looking for a tablet/netbook on which I can use a stylus to write notes (Chinese characters mostly). I have only found 2 netbooks (with swivel screens and ...
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Are there plans for system-wide smooth scrolling?
As Ubuntu seems to be making strategic preparations for a tablet-like experience, I wondered what priority smooth scrolling is for the team.
A use case: I read PDFs on a netbook on a daily basis. ...
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Can Ubuntu run on Windows 8 tablet PCs?
I was looking at some laptop/tablet hybrids, and I came across the Dell XPS 12. It looked like a nice Ultrabook convertible, but (obviously) it runs Windows 8. Can Ubuntu run on any Ultrabook ...
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How to install Ubuntu in Android Tablet? Can I remove the Android OS from the EEE Pad transformer?
I bought Android Asus EEE Pad Transformer and I don't like this OS. It's all hidden how Linux should be.
How do you remove the existing OS, there is no jack such as USB nor it has any boot menu nor ...
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Can I ssh (into a mobile device) via USB?
I have a tablet with a USB connection to a host computer. (Ideally the host is running Windows, but if absolutely necessary I could switch the host to be Ubuntu also.)
I want to be able to SSH into ...
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Need information regarding Ubuntu for Android
As far as I understand, Ubuntu for Android is not the same as Actual Ubuntu in Desktops. So I am confusing both with each other. Please enlighten me on this. Could Ubuntu on Android run 32bit ...
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Can we install 12.10 on HP Touchpad? If so please give details
I'm an Ubuntu enthusiast.I own a HP touchPad tablet running webOS. I love to run ubuntu 12.X on it. I've gone through few sites and videos, nothing is clear. Please help me in this.
Thanks
Tej
