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Ubuntu Edge 如何 可以同時是一支手機 又同時是一臺電腦

Mark Shuttleworth Announces Six Years of Support for Ubuntu Edge

如果 Ubuntu Edge 集資成功
將在 May, 2014 上市
Mark Shuttleworth 宣佈
將支援 Ubuntu Edge 6 年 (指軟體支援)

想賞玩 Ubuntu Edge 嗎
按一下
(Ubuntu Edge 虛擬互動模型)

進一步閱讀
Play With an Interactive, Virtual Ubuntu Edge

目前預規劃的規格
4 core CPU
4GB RAM
128GB storage(有些報導是寫SSD，不太可能吧)

目前在Indiegogo上最便宜的pledge US$725已經完售
單支的pledge還剩US$775, 780, 790 & 830
不過最划算的還是雙支的bundle US$1,400
一支只要US$700比網上最低pledge還要便宜25美元
有人要團購嗎?
換算下來，價錢跟旗艦機的空機價差不多，但規格是旗艦機的兩三倍(RAM及storage)

US$10,000 可以買到一支手機(前50支的其中一支)、與設計者和工程師e-mail聯絡，以VIP身份受邀與Mark Shuttleworth參加發表會

US$80,000 可以買到100支及上述所沒有的技術支援。不過還沒看到有企業讚助(Google怎麼還沒下手?)

** 英美地區免運費，其他地區要加US$30

不過上禮拜我把Ubuntu 擺到Android上跑 (HTC One X)
效果不盡理想
Unity左邊的icon變成灰色一塊一塊的，只能靠鼠標移過去來分辨APP名稱
流暢度也沒有youtube上的好

不過上禮拜我把Ubuntu 擺到Android上跑 (HTC One X)

1. Ubuntu Touch Daily Builds Available For Download
2. ubuntu-touch-preview
3. ubuntu-touch

我是用Linux on Android installer + VNC在我的One X上跑Ubuntu

Ubuntu Touch還只是開發版本，而且已經失效了
此外，只能試用介面，手機都不手機了
What Works?

Touchscreen
Display
ADB

What Does Not Work?

Screen Brightness Controls
Automatic Brightness
GSM
CDMA Connections
3G/4G Data
WiFi
Internet Browser (No internet)
Camera
Video Player
Sound (over speakers)
Audio Out via Headphones
HDMI
Bluetooth
Most Applications and Menus
Charging Indicator
Software Center (Note : You can install simple shell applications via apt-get install … once inside the chroot)
Most applications are placeholders
MMS
SIM Storage
Auto Rotation (Or any rotation for that matter)
Notifications (All of them are placeholders)
Most Applications that do function are web apps like m.gmail.com.
NFC
Probably plenty of other stuff

Ubuntu Touch還只是開發版本，而且已經失效了

0. 要體驗 Ubuntu Edge 從 ubuntu-touch 入門 會比較貼切

1. 今天是 20130731 ?
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-touch/daily-preinstalled/20130731/

2. Ubuntu Touch 當下 20130731 支援的 裝置
Ubuntu Touch Developer is currently running on the devices listed below.

3. 進一步閱讀
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch

4. ubuntu-touch 現在發行版 基於 Ubuntu 13.10 與 unity
This release uses Ubuntu 13.10 as its basis. It introduces a revised version of Unity oriented toward touch devices and new concepts in user experience. It also introduces a set of applications written using the previously announced Ubuntu SDK Preview.

5. 目前安裝方法
Instructions for flashing a phone or tablet device with Ubuntu

Ubuntu Edge 除了支援 GSM 及 3G 網路以外
將可以在 LTE 網路上 使用
將可以在 Verizon 及 Sprint 網路上使用

進一步參閱
Ubuntu Edge Will Support LTE Networks, Work on Verizon & Sprint

Ubuntu Edge 說明性 Q&A

Ubuntu Edge team published explanatory Q&A

What networks are supported?

The Ubuntu Edge is an unlocked device that works in all countries with GSM/3G/LTE network services. For GSM, which covers a lot of countries but not all operators, the Edge will support the 850, 900, 1800, 1900 and 2100 MHz frequencies. You can check support in your country here.
The Edge will support LTE standard frequencies and multi-band support for roaming. Yes, you can use the Edge on Verizon and Sprint.

Will the phone work with my Mac?

Ubuntu Edge can be connected to any laptop via USB and will appear as a mass storage device. You can transfer files as required.

Will there be an Ubuntu app store?

Yes, you will be able to download free and paid-for applications.

Will the Ubuntu Edge be sustainable and/or hardware hackable?

While we will do our best to keep the hardware as open as possible, these are not the main focus of the project in its first generation. Hardware that’s capable of convergence is the priority.

Have you chosen a CPU/GPU?

We have not chosen a supplier or an architecture yet -- whether x86 or ARM. The decision will be taken before production to ensure the fastest available components, and will be driven by benchmarking.

Are you going to make a 64GB model?

We firmly believe that to offer a fully converged experience you need 128GB. Cutting down the specs goes against the ethos of the campaign. You can still access cloud storage and external HDD via USB 3.0.

Why is your screen 4.5 inches and 720p?

At 4.5 inches the move from 720p to 1080p brings little noticeable benefit and puts a greater strain on the hardware and battery. We’re more concerned with photo-realistic colours and contrast.

What are you doing with audio?

With stereo speakers and dual-mic stereo recording, adaptive noise cancelling technology, and a solid DSP, audiophiles should have everything they need.

Where and when is the unveiling event?

We will confirm the unveiling event later this year, subject to a successful campaign.

受歡迎的 密碼管理服務
Lastpass 或 Lastpass Premium
提供 一年免費的 捆綁服務

進一步閱讀
LastPass Premium Plans To Be Bundled with Ubuntu Edge

備註
有名的 書籤管理程式 Xmarks 就是被 Lastpass 併購

Ubuntu Edge open for sponsorship, LastPass the first official sponsor