Canonical CEO: Ubuntu tablet OS will battle Android, iOS | Linux Today

Canonical CEO: Ubuntu tablet OS will battle Android, iOS

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Paul Krill
Jan 12, 2012

“On the client side, it’s about moving from the desktop to other
form factors. So tablet, TV, and at some point down in the future
probably phone, but that’s a bit off. And success, there is
commercial success in terms of device manufacturers wanting to ship
Ubuntu and its user base, its user adoption. There is a real demand
for an alternative platform. We believe Ubuntu has all the
characteristics that are needed to become that platform.


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