=== JoseeAntonioR is now known as Guest41415 === Guest41415 is now known as JoseeAntonioR [17:26] Did anyone try to install Ubuntu on the Windows RT tablet yet? (Just a random thought that popped up in my head) [17:26] I don't know anyone with a Windows RT tablet yet ;) [17:27] Alright, I'll also try in #ubuntu-arm [17:27] the surface? [17:28] bazhang: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_RT [17:28] Or should I lmgtfy.com it next time? ;-) [17:29] is that a 'no'? [17:31] Well, the "Surface" tablet is the collective name for all Windows tablets I'm guessing. [17:31] ok [17:31] The Windows RT Surface tablet is the ARM version I think. [17:32] nice [17:32] does it run windows 8? [17:33] that looks like a yes [17:33] BrokenThumb: it won't ever run anything but Windows [17:34] secure boot on ARM is not disableable and is mandatory for windows 8 certification [17:34] Yuck...<_<" [17:35] AlanBell: that's a real shame, because it's lovely hardware! Good design and well thought out. Nothing you'd expect from Microsoft O_O [17:35] http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/01/microsoft-mandating-secure-boot-on-arm-making-linux-installs-difficult/ [17:36] Shouldn't someone sue them or something [17:36] I guess they can make their hardware as closed as they like [17:37] dunno if it would be possible to run a signed copy of Ubuntu or Fedora on it [17:37] but basically it comes pre-bricked from the factory [17:37] Yeah. real shame. [17:38] I am hoping there are going to be some really cool tablet/netbook things coming out soon [17:38] kind of a nexus 10 with a clamshell keyboard [17:38] high resolution display, ARM, good battery life, no fan, and touchscreen [17:40] What is it that makes ARM so interesting for the end user? [17:40] if anything? [17:40] battery life/no fan [17:40] arguably [17:41] I guess what I am asking is, as a non-dev should I be caring about ARM? [17:42] not very much (in fact as a dev you don't need to care much unless you are doing low level stuff) [17:42] the main difference is windows 8 certification requirements and lower power than intel === LordOfTime is now known as TheLordOfTime === LordOfTime is now known as TheLordOfTime [21:23] http://www.pcworld.com/article/2016893/why-google-might-market-a-touchscreen-chromebook.html [21:24] it is as if they were listening to me [21:24] heh [21:27] i like the arm touchbook. a bigger ssd and ubuntu on it and i is a really nice one [21:27] *chromebook (not touchbook) [21:27] I want that awesome screen from the Nexus 10 though [21:28] tempted to get one of my kids the chromebook though [21:28] i want my ordered nexus4 :( still in backorder limbo