Install Ubuntu on your Android device

[MyWorld]

Here is something interesting, an installer that lets you install Ubuntu onto your Android device:
http://www.redmondpie.com/install-a...id-device-with-ubuntu-installer-download-now/

Those of you running a rooted Android may be pleased to learn of Ubuntu Installer, a Market app which - yes, you’ve guessed it - installs Ubuntu. Even for the unseasoned tinkerer, it’s pretty simple to install – providing you check for the compatibility of your device/ ROM in advance.

Anyone want to give this a go?

 

[Fudzy]

Neat! I'll give it a bash when I'm home.

 

[milomak]

why though?

 

[MyWorld]

If for nothing else just curiosity.

But I'll pass on Ubuntu, not my cup of coffee and yes, I would probably revert back to Android within a few minutes.

 

[NeonNinja]

Won't it be like in a window or something?

 

[MyWorld]

It doesn't seem so, just checking if my device is supported and then I'll give it a quick try, hang on a minute.

 

[kingrob]

If for nothing else just curiosity.

But I'll pass on Ubuntu, not my cup of coffee and yes, I would probably revert back to Android within a few minutes.

When it comes to Linux on my phone, I prefer Android.

Is there proper driver support for ARM and Mali chipsets in this flavor of Ubuntu for the Galaxy S2?

 

[MyWorld]

http://linuxonandroid.blogspot.com/p/working-devices.html

Very limited device support, so no, I could not get it going on my device, it just spews out a lot of errors.

 

[w1z4rd]

Im half way through the install. Never rooted my samsung before, so had to do that first. Now extracting the files Hope it works, haha

 

[w1z4rd]

Okay, its installed. Pity its not using the unity gui, its better suited for this.