Hello.
I read that ubuntu on b70 and above is not possible, but chroot ubuntu is possible on all device. But I read chroot require vnc, so does that mean I need internet to run ubuntu? Could someone tell me if it's possible to run ubuntu on a b90 device? Thank you so much!
checkmateyou said:
Hello.
I read that ubuntu on b70 and above is not possible, but chroot ubuntu is possible on all device. But I read chroot require vnc, so does that mean I need internet to run ubuntu? Could someone tell me if it's possible to run ubuntu on a b90 device? Thank you so much!
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there have been a lot of threads on this latley. Yes you can run Choroot on B90's you can run choroot ubuntu on nearly every android device as long as the system supports looping. and it is a local VNC on the device so you do not need intrnet. Be warned it is slow and barley usable. Full Ubuntu as in the Emmc install has full unity gui and runs much faster but requires a <b70 device as it uses NVFlash
Thank you so much for the response! Could you redirect me to those thread please? My searching skill keep leading me to difficult instructions.
checkmateyou said:
Thank you so much for the response! Could you redirect me to those thread please? My searching skill keep leading me to difficult instructions.
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You can look here
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Yeh I am trying to still learn the platform and all so bare with me and I am sorry about asking a noob question. How do I unpack a boot.img file so i can make modifications. I just want to catch up with everyone here and see if i can't help I have looked and only found tutorials for linux. Linux don't play well on my computer. I was wondering if anyone knew on how that I can extract and repack on a windows based computer. Sorry all. But any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for you patiance and your time.
i would also like to know this, I have installed linux on a spare drive and now i want to play
bonesy said:
i would also like to know this, I have installed linux on a spare drive and now i want to play
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Look here http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack%2C_Edit%2C_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
Better use Alternative Method
For linux you need mkbootfs and mkbootimg
I uploaded the tools here http://onlinenovabg.com/voda_rom/mkboot/
happy packing
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Yeh I am trying to still learn the platform and all so bare with me and I am sorry about asking a noob question. How do I unpack a boot.img file so i can make modifications. I just want to catch up with everyone here and see if i can't help I have looked and only found tutorials for linux. Linux don't play well on my computer. I was wondering if anyone knew on how that I can extract and repack on a windows based computer. Sorry all. But any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for you patiance and your time.
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Maybe try running Ubuntu or something in a virtual machine. I personally like VirtualBox. If you are looking into doing some of this ROM stuff you will be better off in a Unix environment.
This should help you get it installed.
http://lifehacker.com/5204434/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-virtual-machines-with-virtualbox
You will need VirtualBox (non OSE is better) from here: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
Ubuntu (or something else): http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Good luck.
http://eeepadhacks.net/transformer-hacks/how-to-install-native-ubuntu-on-eeepad-transformer/
I'm using this tutorial but do I need to copy the ubuntu folder to my microSD , because I don't have one and wanna know if i can do it without the sd card
Don't use that it is old
FranksTools on windows
LilSteves Onelife on linux
Both do not require a microSD
mrevankyle said:
Don't use that it is old
FranksTools on windows
LilSteves Onelife on linux
Both do not require a microSD
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Thanks, but Frank didn't work for me - I'm sbk2 - and I don't have linux, so Idk about the onelife thing, but is there anyway at the moment to get ubuntu on an sbk2 device?
Sustantivo said:
Thanks, but Frank didn't work for me - I'm sbk2 - and I don't have linux, so Idk about the onelife thing, but is there anyway at the moment to get ubuntu on an sbk2 device?
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You cannot get Native Linux on SBK2... It relies on NVFlash and full APX mode you can only run in in vnc alongside andorid
hi everyone well im getting a custom built pc soon but not sure which os so what do you think (also i have heard there are also driver problems and ubuntu is not for gaming)
Run Ubuntu then run windows inside of it
Run Windows then run ubuntu inside of it
only thing is i cant burn windows straight away so ubuntu is probably the way to go
all input would be appreciated
Ryan Stampton said:
hi everyone well im getting a custom built pc soon but not sure which os so what do you think (also i have heard there are also driver problems and ubuntu is not for gaming)
Run Ubuntu then run windows inside of it
Run Windows then run ubuntu inside of it
only thing is i cant burn windows straight away so ubuntu is probably the way to go
all input would be appreciated
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Neither. Dual-boot it so that both Linux and Windows are both running natively as it's a much better way to run them.
SimonTS said:
Neither. Dual-boot it so that both Linux and Windows are both running natively as it's a much better way to run them.
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Thanks i forgot you could duel boot
Ryan Stampton said:
Thanks i forgot you could duel boot
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Not a problem. It is slightly trickier installing Linux first, then Windows - but not a real problem. You will just have to make sure that you keep your Linux Live image handy so you can re-install the Linux bootloader afterwards as Windows doesn't like sharing with anything else
Yeah, definitely dual-boot if you must have Linux, though I find it's a rather irrelevant operating system.
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Yeah, definitely dual-boot if you must have Linux, though I find it's a rather irrelevant operating system.
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Irrelevant? Really? Do you have an Android phone? You are aware that Android wouldn't exist without Linux and the Linux kernel ... aren't you?
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Irrelevant? Really? Do you have an Android phone? You are aware that Android wouldn't exist without Linux and the Linux kernel ... aren't you?
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Android and GNU+Linux are largely unrelated. That said, it's hard to see how he could call the latter "irrelevant". It's really only "irrelevant" if you are a hardcore gamer (and even then, there are pretty decent stopgap solutions for many games, and steam is also coming).
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Irrelevant? Really? Do you have an Android phone? You are aware that Android wouldn't exist without Linux and the Linux kernel ... aren't you?
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I often work with Windows 7, then install Wubi to create a dual-boot system with Ubuntu (except that the Ubuntu disk is stored inside a virtual disk file on the host filesystem, whilst still running on its own).
Try it, super easy, simple and safe
francocm said:
I often work with Windows 7, then install Wubi to create a dual-boot system with Ubuntu (except that the Ubuntu disk is stored inside a virtual disk file on the host filesystem, whilst still running on its own).
Try it, super easy, simple and safe
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Wubi is more vulnerable to corruption in the event of a hard reboot, and is naturally slower.
The problem with ubuntu (alone) is that the first things you do is to install WINE (or else it does not last long).
If you install a dual boot and if you are accustomed to windows most of the time you will use windows.
for a time I had windows and ubuntu installed but it was really useless however do it if you want it costs nothing more (first install windows and next ubuntu, it's easier in this order)
Hello XDA,
I have been using my transformer for about 6 months and I have come to that point in its lifetime where I would like to install Ubuntu Natively to the device. I have a lot of questions though, so if anyone is able to help out that would be awesome.
1. I am not sure if I have an SBKv1 or SBKv2 device. There was a small sticker on the bottom of the device when I purchased it... but when I go to look now, its vanished! How can I find out which kind of device I have?
2. What is the best way (if more than one) to install Ubuntu natively to the device?
3. Is there a way to repartition and dual boot? I would really like to keep the android install as well as be able to boot Ubuntu.
4. Does it run well? Will I be able to use it as a functional Ubuntu laptop? (I know I shouldn't expect it to be blazing fast due to the slow processor, and I am not looking to use anything graphic intensive. The reason I ask is because I tried the Chroot method of Ubuntu and though it was good work, I hated the experience. I just don't want to wait >60 for a program to open.)
If I am unable to dual boot, just say "nope, cant do it" and I will be satisfied with that answer. If it is a possibility, could someone please help me with the info I need to do it. It would be greatly appreciated.
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1 sbkcheck
2 depends of 1
3 yes
4 yes
a quick search in the forum with ubuntu and native as key words would give you the answeers you need
shaola said:
1 sbkcheck
2 depends of 1
3 yes
4 yes
a quick search in the forum with ubuntu and native as key words would give you the answeers you need
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If it's SBK1 it sohuld be good ubuntu laptop.
SBK2 i have few doubt.
With net-installer i have trouble with installing libre.
Englightment it had a error
Gnome classic had also some wierd error
only original ubuntu succefull install libre D:
So guys I am new to Linux and the OpenSource ideology. Is there a ' - for Dummies' kind of guide which you people know of so that I can get started. I have questions in mind like - "How is Linux different from Windows ?". So, to cut a long story short, how and from where do I get started ?
(By the way, I am running Ubuntu Linux in a virtual machine via vmware player. So until I am comfortable enough with Linux, I can't even think of installing it directly onto my hard drive.)
systemshock1993 said:
So guys I am new to Linux and the OpenSource ideology. Is there a ' - for Dummies' kind of guide which you people know of so that I can get started. I have questions in mind like - "How is Linux different from Windows ?". So, to cut a long story short, how and from where do I get started ?
(By the way, I am running Ubuntu Linux in a virtual machine via vmware player. So until I am comfortable enough with Linux, I can't even think of installing it directly onto my hard drive.)
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You can look at the Ubuntu wiki, which is very well made and self-explanatory.
I think the Ubuntu wiki is a good place to start for those high-level questions. I'd also highly recommend at least getting comfortable with using the command line. You don't need to learn every command, but it's a very useful tool.
Try using www.linuxsurvival.com
I'm sure it will help you.
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I would recommend you install Gentoo or Arch to learn the fastest. Installing ubuntu is too "easy"