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Linux going to tablets?
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November 2, 2011
10:49 AM
PCbasics
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What do you guys think!? Being able to run Ubuntu on an iPad or tablet……sounds interesting.

 

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ubuntus-going-mobile-will-it-survive/

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November 2, 2011
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Technically tablets already run Linux -- it's called Android.

That said, though, Ubuntu will be as big of a failure as Windows 7 on tablets if it isn't touch optimized.

November 4, 2011
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They probably will though……optimize it for touch screen.

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November 4, 2011
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PCbasics said:

They probably will though……optimize it for touch screen.

Let's hope so.

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