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It is possible. For example Ubuntu is installable on some phones. It is like Linux 15 years ago, there are a few good drivers and one has to check compatibilit
by qwerta 13y ago
It is possible. For example Ubuntu is installable on some phones.
It is like Linux 15 years ago, there are a few good drivers and one has to check compatibility charts.
Other problem is hardware detection. OS on PC can detect what hardware is installed. On mobile you need hardware map. There is no way to have universal installer for all mobile phones.
- venomsnake 13y agoWhy do you need the map, except - it was the way it has always been done in mobile?
- vetinari 13y agoThere is no plug-and-play, you need to know if the hardware is there or not. If you poke something and you are on the wrong board, if could free/reboot/brick/whatever. It is an ARM thing. The good news is, that there is a map and a single kernel can run on multiple boards. It is a recent development, before that, you needed a separately built kernel.
- aestra 13y agoCan you make a phonecall from Ubuntu?
- SectioAurea 13y agoAccording to official sources (http://www.ubuntu.com/phone/install http://www.ubuntu.com/phone/install), the Ubuntu Phone beta has the following capabilities: "Connection to the GSM network on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4" "Phone calls and SMS on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4"