Ubuntu operating system comes to Android smartphones

[professor_jonny]

The Linux-based software will allow users to run desktop apps on their handsets, allowing them to double for PCs when docked to monitors.

The code will initially be released as a file which can be installed on Samsung's Galaxy Nexus phone, replacing Android.

Some analysts question whether consumers really want the power of a fully fledged computer on their phone.

Even so, Ubuntu's founder, Mark Shuttleworth, said he was in talks with manufacturers for devices to be sold with the system pre-installed within the year.

While he acknowledged the innovation would likely be limited to "enthusiasts and hobbyists" at first, he said it signalled a wider shift on the horizon.

"It's quite incredible that we're at this point when the power of the phone is crossing over that with baseline processing power of basic laptops," Mr Shuttleworth told the BBC.

"We're taking advantage of that so for the first time in history you have the full consumer PC platform available on a phone.

"I'm very confident if we look ahead over the next three to five years that's a transition that Apple is going to have to make... and if it's not Windows 9 it will be Windows 10 that will see Microsoft bring its phone and laptop together into one device. It's really cracking to do that ahead of everyone else."

Phones running the software will be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next week.

news source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20891868

[Xphazer]

I cant wait to try it!
Again, i'm very happy to have a Galaxy Nexus.

[LudviG]

I am also looking forward to try it, and luckily i have a Samsung Galaxy SIII.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpWHJDLs ... embedded#!

*Edit: How to embed the video using the youtube button?

[whufclee]

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[Geeba]

Hmmm I like this.....

Still not sure what to get phone wise... My ever faithful HD2 which was running Android 4.1 flawlessly didnt survive the 40c wash cycle I accidently put it through.. I was gutted I dried it out and it worked for about a week before the touch screen stopped working...

But I'm kinda tempted on a Lumia 920 or a Nexus 4....

[Xphazer]

R.I.P little HD2 ..

N4 would be my 1st choice, but sincerely good luck getting one ATM.
I would suggest you to wait 2-3 months.. new phones are probably about to come out.. The CES is starting tomorrow.. I wouldn't suggest you to plan anything until next friday .
I hope it wont be too long before we see a new Nexus phone. I want a 5" Nexus phone.

[Kozz]

Thought you guys might like this one too

[Dan Dar3]

@Geeba
You need a Sony Xperia Z
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/son ... 67069.html

[Geeba]

Yeah it does look nice! - but thats gonna be expensive thou.... I like that you can buy a Nexus 4 from google sim free for £240.... but theres a wait.

I still keep looking back at the Lumia 920 too, just a shame it cant be bought sim free in the UK... even if you buy it out right its still locked to "EE" Everything Everywhere which is T-Mobile and Orange.... two cr@p networks have come together to make one big cr@p network... EE has also earned the tag Extremely Expensive!

[Redneck9]

People aren't just going to pony up the $100-150 for windows 7 or 8 after XP support ends either, they'll use ubuntu.

[spicemuseum]

People aren't just going to pony up the $100-150 for windows 7 or 8 after XP support ends either, they'll use ubuntu.

maybe a minority of people minded like we.
Most will pull a cracked version of W7/8 via their favourite torrent magnet aggregator x3 *.

(*leave you to work out what the three 's are in there)