When Ubuntu 11.04 hits later this year, there’ll be no more Ubuntu Netbook Edition – a version of Ubuntu for netbooks, anymore. There’s just no need for it anymore. The Unity interface that debuted on Ubuntu Netbook Edition 10.10 has been adapted to the desktop…
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Android on ARM Running inside a MacBook Pro (Video)
Cupp is offering up the dream mobile computing scenario, low power consumption ARM processing along side the powerful X86 architecture. Why I’m totally in love with this is I use my Macbook to edit high definition videos, but when I’m done doing that I only …
Google’s CR-48 Hacked with Ubuntu but Keeps Chrome on the Side (Video)
We all knew the CR-48 would get hacked eventually especially since its looking to create a more robust Chrome release for those looking to release Chrome devices next year. However its not as easy as a simply creating a dual boot on your average windows…
Ubuntu Light Quietly Shipping On Inspiron M101z
OMG Ubuntu has gotten word that Dell is shipping Ubuntu Light on select notebooks, linking to the 11.6-inch Inspiron M101z in particular. Ubuntu Light is lightweight, quick booting version of Ubuntu using the new Unity interface, seen on the latest 10.10 Netbook Edition and aimed…
System76 Starts Shipping Internationally, Starling Netbook Goes Dual Core
System76, a small startup that sells Ubuntu equipped hardware including netbooks, by popular demand, will start shipping internationally although first step will be the UK and products will still have US keyboards and power cords. The company offers two netbooks – the Starling EduBook which…
Canonical Shows Off Touch Experience On Unity Interface
While the Unity Interface on Ubuntu Netbook Edition 10.10 may not be as slick or as fast as we expected, it’s still a work in progress and it’s not only just intended for netbooks but as a quick booting OS alternative on desktop computers. It’s…
System76 Won’t Adopt Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Edition – Slow, Confusing
Looks like I’m not the only one who finds Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Edition sluggish with an interface that’s not what I’d call an improvement. System 76, who offer netbooks with Ubuntu, feel the same say and will be skipping the 10.10 Netbook Edition release.
Some…
Dell Possibly Looking to Launch Ubuntu Light Netbooks
Yesterday Canonical announced its latest Ubuntu 10.10 operating system and Ubuntu Light for netbooks. During the launch event in Taiwan the Linux O/S manufacturer noted that consumers should be able to see Ubuntu Light appear on netbooks in the next month. Digitimes reports that:
“Taiwan…
6 Android Tablets Appear from Augen Starting at $200 to $600
Augen became a bit of a household name when they launched their $190 tablet in Kmart. With that bit of fame under their belt they are readying six new tablets, including a device that features dual-boot capabilities for Android and Ubuntu. It looks like they’ve…
Toshiba AC100 With Ubuntu 10.10 Video Walkthrough
As we saw last week, hackers are working on getting Ubuntu 10.10 working on the Toshiba AC100… Tegra 2 smartbook and Chippy over at Carrypad has been following their progress closely. He’s got the Linux OS working on his AC100 as well. At this early
Ubuntu Making Progress On Toshiba AC100
Last time we heard that folks were working on trying to get Ubuntu working on the Toshiba AC100… smartbook. It’s no easy task and there’s still a ton of work to be done apparently. Chippy over at Carrypad has been following this development and tried
ZaReason Terra HD 11.6-Inch Linux Netbook Reviewed
Fans of Linux, netbooks and the 11.6-inch form factor might be interested in Zareason’s Terra HD – an 11.6″ netbook with typical netbook parts and your choice of various Linux distros. If you need more convincing Ubuntu Linux Tips & Tricks has a review up…
Hanvon Tablet Tested With Ubuntu Netbook Edition
“Nothing happens” pretty much literally sums up this video of a user’s experience with Ubuntu and his brand new Hanvon tablet which just went on sale in Europe. Joking aside, it seems there are hardware issues with standby mode with Ubuntu not waking up. Odd…
Linux Ubuntu Gets GPU Switching
Later this year, Nvidia’s Optimus technology will make its way into many more netbooks and notebooks – software that dynamically switches between low power integrated graphics and (relatively) power hungry dedicated graphics. It’s currently available on the Dell Alienware M11x… and the upcoming ASUS Eee
System76 Launches 2nd Generation Starling NetBook
Around this time last year in 2009, System76 launched the Starling NetBook – one of the only and first 10-inch netbooks to sell with some form of Linux on board, in this case Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9….04 (see one of the few reviews of
