[ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu on a Nexus 7

[Alan Pope]

On 20/11/12 10:46, javadayaz wrote:
> Has anyone installed Ubuntu on their N7? How is the end user experience?
>

It works. There are bugs. The desktop isn't designed for end-users to 
use on a tablet (contrary to what many clueless Unity haters will tell you).

> Im thinking of buying one as I would really to get a cheap tablet to use
> Ubuntu on as an alternative to my laptop.
>

I wouldn't.

> Also do people think I should buy it now or wait till the xmas sales for a
> chance of the prices coming down? Ideally I would like to buy the 32gb
> version!
>

I'd use Android (well personally I'd use iOS on an Apple tablet) until 
there's an actual usable Ubuntu tablet.

Cheers,
-- 
Alan Pope
Engineering Manager

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