Ubuntu on a tablet... Is there one?

[Jared Norris]

On 13 August 2013 11:36, Ken Springer <snowshed1 at q.com> wrote:

> I don't know if this is the right list for the question, so if this isn't
> the correct list, please point me to the correct list.  I'm using gmane.
>
> I found a reference on the web about a tablet that comes with Ubuntu
> installed.  But couldn't find any further information.
>
> Does this unit exist?  If so, how well does it do at reading all the
> various epub formats?
>
> I'm shopping for either a dedicated eReader or a tablet to use as an
> eReader.  I've no plans to replace my desktops with a tablet.  This is just
> for collecting various old books in one place for easy reading.
>
> I like the physical size of the iPad Mini, but the price is a bit high for
> my use, I think.  iPad sized units are physically larger than I would like.
>
> I'm not Linux knowledgeable, but would like to at least get familiar with
> it.  So, any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Ask any questions you wish.   :-)
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I personally am unaware of any tablet that comes preloaded with Ubuntu, if
it does exist though, please let us konw.

What I think you might have found is a reference to the very beta Ubuntu
Touch [1] that is currently being trialled by developers and testers. This
software is not meant for general use at this stage so proceed with
caution. It is however, the only way I know of getting Ubuntu on a tablet.

As for e-reading, I just use the the Amazon Kindle application on my
Android phone (Samsung S4) as it means one less device to carry around. I'm
yet to be sold on a device that is between my phone and my laptop, sure I'd
use it, but at the expense of stuff I already have and I'm happy with.

[1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install

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Jared Norris
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