Spark, First Linux Tablet Running KDE Plasma Active | Linux Today

Spark, First Linux Tablet Running KDE Plasma Active

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 30, 2012

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this link. ]

“Plasma Active is a joint project by the KDE community, basysKom
and open-slx. The goals for this open source project are to deliver
a fast embedded UX platform with minimal memory requirements,
provide customizable and modular to support different form factors
and design an interface that adapts as users change Activities.

“Plasma Active is intended for all types of tablets, smartphones
and touch computing devices such as settop boxes, smart TVs, home
automation or in-vehicle infotainment.

“Named ‘Spark’, the tablet features an open Linux stack on
unlocked hardware and comes with open content and services
market.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

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