Ubuntu is more known as a Linux-based operating system for use on a PC or laptop. But starting next year, will Ubuntu can be found in other devices, like smartphones, tablets, and smart TV.
The official announcement of future plans is actually the new Ubuntu will be conducted at the Ubuntu Developer Summit which took place from tomorrow (01/11/2011) in Orlando, USA. However, this information is actually "leak" directly from Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux disro, when interviewed by a journalist from ZDNet.
Mark said, short-term plans to design Ubuntu Ubuntu is 12:04 (which was released in April 2012) as stable as possible and equip it with the Unity desktop interface, so it can meet all the needs of users. After that, the new Canonical will expand from a desktop computer Linux to all types of computing devices (computing devices).
"This is a natural expansion that is consistent with the mission of Ubuntu as the Linux for all mankind. All people will switch from desktop computing to new media, therefore it is important for us to get closer to the communities that use this new medium. So, we will take the challenge of applying Ubuntu on smartphones, tablets, and smart television, "said Mark added.
Ubuntu plans will certainly enliven the competition inter mobile operating current is still struggling between the (Google) Android, Windows Phone, and (Apple) IOS.
Unfortunately, Ubuntu is not the plan will be done in the near future. Mark Shuttleworth says Ubuntu for mobile devices and television will be available in April 2014.
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