Ubuntu on your Android phone

[chrisk]

This looks really, really cool:
Ubuntu on Android and how it will change the landscape of computing

A full Ubuntu desktop on your Android phone – this is precisely what Canonical plans to do. Dock in your Android device, and Ubuntu instantly pops up on your monitor. Dock it out, and Android takes over. Adding a PC operating system on top of a mobile OS may seem a little counter-intuitive, but remember that Android and Ubuntu originate from the same Linux kernels, so they are more compatible than you think.
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The full Ubuntu desktop OS will run on your phone, side by side with Android, both powered by the same kernel. Depending on the context, one of the operating systems will take over. But here’s the catch – Android and Ubuntu will talk to each other. So instead of having two contact lists, two email inboxes, two calendars, and two sets of documents, you’ll enjoy a single cohesive computing experience. No more syncing and switching. Just two ways to use your device.

Would love to see this soon!!!

[Jibs]

This would be amazing, i'm just getting into the linux world but from what i've seen so far i've quite liked

[botat29]

Actually , you just have to use Google Apps in any Linux distro or Windows so you get all your favourites, emails, docs on the Android too.

[b1lk1]

I have faith in Ubuntu, but Android leaves something to be desired at times.

[ADay2Long]

Ubuntu for Android | Ubuntu

Very pumped! Imagine if your cellphone is also your laptop for school work. Make a device thats the shape and size of a small laptop but just providing extra connectivity and battery life, with screen and keyboard. Plug in your phone and away you go. I'd buy one for sure!

[b1lk1]

Originally Posted by ADay2Long

Ubuntu for Android | Ubuntu

Very pumped! Imagine if your cellphone is also your laptop for school work. Make a device thats the shape and size of a small laptop but just providing extra connectivity and battery life, with screen and keyboard. Plug in your phone and away you go. I'd buy one for sure!

They already make these, they call them tablets. My ASUS Transformer has 16+ hours battery life and would be perfect for this. There are even people that have set up their Transformers to dual boot Ubuntu and Andriod. There are a few threads on XDA about this subject and a whole tutorial on how to do it.

[ADay2Long]

Originally Posted by b1lk1

They already make these, they call them tablets. My ASUS Transformer has 16+ hours battery life and would be perfect for this. There are even people that have set up their Transformers to dual boot Ubuntu and Andriod. There are a few threads on XDA about this subject and a whole tutorial on how to do it.

Yeah but a tablet doesn't fit in my pants' pockets. I know the concept is there with tablets but I want my cell phone to do the same thing.

[chrisk]

Originally Posted by ADay2Long

Yeah but a tablet doesn't fit in my pants' pockets. I know the concept is there with tablets but I want my cell phone to do the same thing.

Exactly. You take your Ubuntu/Android machine around in your pocket all day, pop home and dock it to charge and use as a computer.

[bissa]

Originally Posted by ADay2Long

Yeah but a tablet doesn't fit in my pants' pockets. I know the concept is there with tablets but I want my cell phone to do the same thing.

I can fit most tablets smaller than 10" into an expandable pocket in my pants. and it's not even all that obnoxious when I have it.

[ADay2Long]

Originally Posted by bissa

I can fit most tablets smaller than 10" into an expandable pocket in my pants. and it's not even all that obnoxious when I have it.

What happens when you sit down? I had the Galaxy Note for a week to try and if it's in my pocket and I'm sitting down, it's very obvious and good luck getting it out of there smoothly, if at all!