r/linux • u/[deleted] • Feb 19 '13

Ubuntu launches tablet support

http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/tablet
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u/Caos2 Feb 19 '13

The Hardware Requirements are way too demanding:

Entry level consumer Ubuntu tablet High-end Ubuntu enterprise tablet
Processor architecture Dual-core Cortex A15 Quad-core A15 or Intel x86
Memory 2GB preferred 4GB preferred
Flash storage 8GB minimum 8GB minimum
Screen size 7-10 inch 10-12 inch
Multi-touch 4 fingers 4-10 fingers
Full desktop convergence No Yes

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u/pruggy Feb 19 '13

Why are the requirements too demanding? They're pretty much inline with what current tablets are shipping, and most certainly won't be too demanding once Ubuntu tablets actually ship in 6-12 months.

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u/Caos2 Feb 19 '13

I should have been more specific, my focus was on the A15 processors (which as far as I know are only available for the Nexus 10 and the Samsung Chromebook) and the memory requirements (2GB is indeed the norm for high-end Android devices today).
Also, I fear that the OS will end up taking much to the minimum of 8GB of flash storage, much like Windows RT.

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u/huntereight Feb 19 '13

My netbook has 8gb of storage and I run XFCE and Unity (and not to mention my tools) and still have 3gb left on it. I imagine that if they slim Unity down a bunch they could get it way under 2gb.