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    Kubuntu on a Galaxy Tab? [Or equal?]

    Hi there,

    I hope this is the right place for my "question".

    A week ago my "HTC Desire Z" just died. Frustrated that there seems to be no market for smartphones with a real slider-keyboard, I first said to myself that I just dont wont to own a smartphone anymore... I maybe phoned someone once a month and didn't used sms (but often WhatsApp...)... I used it only for music, to read online-articles and write stuff .

    But then.. I thought.. why not buy a tablet? It has a much bigger screen than a smartphone.. since I mainly use it for reading, it would more fit my requirements. And there are many things that are better done with a greater screen.. The next Day I thought... why stop it there... when you need a really mobile computer and reader... why not buy a tablet and install Kubuntu (or equal) as Dualboot on it and use it like a full desktop

    With 7" it would be mobile enough to transport it but still big enough (The smallest screen i liked was the one from the Samsung Galaxy Note [5,7"?])... Only on party nights it should stay home....

    So, when I came today home I started to google it... but there isnt so much information about that topic.. most only a proof of concept...

    So my question is... does anyone (once) tried that and could share any experience with me?


    Greets,
    Forgath
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    Well, all of these devices run on what is known as an ARM processor, and to a large extent each ARM is "different" and has to have an android which is tweaked for that ARM.

    So, frst you should find out what kind of ARM is on the tablet and then check to see if that ARM is supported and able to be dual booted or whatever.

    Here is a listing of present tablets that are well supported you can compare ARMs

    https://community.kde.org/Plasma/Active/Installation

    If you find that it is supported you may be able to get it installed or may brick the device, but one way is to use "fast boot" Here is how to do fastboot on one type of device

    http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-boo...recovery-mode/

    And here is a site which describes how to install it:

    http://www.muktware.com/2013/02/how-...n-nexus-7/4003

    An alternative method "might be" to use a Linux installer that is available in the PlayStore and then maybe install the Plasma Active.

    Again, you may brick the device.

    woodhaven'tdoneitsmoke
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      #3
      Never heard of the LG Optimus F3Q?

      Anyway: The Nexus 7 would be a good choice as you can install Kubuntu on it (among others) if you wish. It's no longer being made but you can still buy them on Amazon for $200-300 depending on memory. Since it doesn't have an SD slot, I'd go for the 32GB model.

      Here, we have an Asus Memo 8 (not very powerful but perfect for my 11 year-old) that only cost $129 and an Asus TF300 10.1" - which has a keyboard dock and works like a small laptop when docked and it includes an extra battery and usb port. It's not cheap though.

      Coming out next year from Finland is a Linux based tablet that's cheap (sub-$250) using SailfishOS : http://igg.me/at/jolla-tablet/x/4105147 It's an Indegogo campaign right now, but it went 480% over it's target. I'm looking forward to playing with it next! It will support up to 128GB micro SD card, split screen, and has pretty good specs with the exception of the battery being on the small side - but bigger than the Nexus 7.

      BTW: AFAIK, the only tablet that can currently be dual booted is the Nexus 7/10 and Ubuntu is the only OS supported along side Android (I think). Otherwise, you'll have to re-install the OS to switch - not a realistic option except for testing purposes.
      Last edited by oshunluvr; Dec 11, 2014, 06:47 AM.

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        Plasma Desktop (and Netbook) won't run well on a tablet. A tablet's touch screen doesn't properly emulate a mouse in the way Plasma expects, and there's no right-click.

        Plasma Active appears to be withering away. Unfortunately, the Spark/Vivaldi tablet we were promised never came to fruition; Luke Leighton and Aaron Siego had a pretty nasty falling out (read through the whole sordid thread) that got Aaron banned from the project. The Make-Play-Live web site for Vivaldi now appears to be just a box running VMware ESXi (whoops!). The Plasma Active subforum at KDE Forum sees little activity. The devel mail list isn't very active. There are some hints that Plasma 5 will take a completely different approach and that Active will be merged into mainline Plasma development. We'll see.
        Last edited by SteveRiley; Dec 11, 2014, 12:53 AM.
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          Unfortunate re Vivaldi. I was an early subscriber hoping to get my hands on one.
          Linux because it works. No social or political motives in my decision to use it.
          Always consider Occam's Razor
          Rich
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            #6
            Yeah well, I still want my Ubuntu Phone...

            Please Read Me
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              #7
              Check out http://neo900.org if you really want a QWERTY slider that can run desktop apps like OpenOffice - it has a resistive touchscreen so it's easier to get mouse-like precision.
              samhobbs.co.uk
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                #8
                First, thanks for the answers!

                I know there is a LG Optimus F3Q... But it is nearly impossible to get it in Europe... And Hard to get it work here....

                I also know about the Neo900. I Also invested in it. But I dont know if this will ever come true..... And if I interpret it right... A Tablet would last until it comes out.


                For the rest, thanks.

                What if I would take another approach... and just think about the most possible small screen.
                Then it would only need the possibility that i could make calls and get sms if I want... But the Main Part would be a very small working pc
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Forgath View Post
                  What if I would take another approach... and just think about the most possible small screen.
                  Then it would only need the possibility that i could make calls and get sms if I want... But the Main Part would be a very small working pc
                  Looks like this is for you, then.

                  http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/07/w...s-crazy-times/

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                    Lol, I can totally picture you with that on your wrist Steve...

                    ... hahaha - kidding of course! The best part of that shot is Twitter is reduced to "Twitt" - rofl

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