Canonical Developing Ubuntu OS For Tablets 228
snydeq writes "Canonical is preparing a version of the Ubuntu OS for tablet computers as the company looks to extend its presence in the mobile space, InfoWorld reports. The OS will be a lightweight version of Linux with a simplified, touch-friendly user interface, and tablets with the Ubuntu OS could become available late in winter 2011. The focus will be on developing an OS with a simplified user interface that provides quick access to the most-used applications. Development efforts will also focus on adding on-screen keyboard features and compatibility for multitouch drivers."
Re:FFS - winter in which part of the world? (Score:5, Funny)
Perhaps they, like the DNF team, refer to the winter in Ecuador.
Re:Window Buttons (Score:4, Funny)
But it still bothers me just a little bit. It makes me think that Ubuntu is going in a direction that I don't want to go.
left?
Re:Another iPad wannabe? (Score:2, Funny)
Sorry, I don't use garbage like Loonix.
And I don't use garbage like iPads. See how that works? Now get back into your cave, troll.
Re:Another iPad wannabe? (Score:5, Funny)
Well they did invent the graphical user interface, the mp3 player and the smartphone.. oh and they just invented multitasking.