Ubuntu touch preview does not use X11 for graphics. The repository for armhf contains virtually all apps available in desktop Ubuntu, but they cannot be run directly on the tablet (Nexus 10 in my case).
Is there a way to run those using a virtual X-server, perhaps passing through local VNC to be displayed? I have ssh access to the device, so I can run commands normally.
posted by jaduncan
on Apr 16, 2013 -
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When businesses make mobile 'friendly' sites, is there a consistent rule of thumb for detecting mobile devices, and behaving appropriately?
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posted by lucullus
on Mar 22, 2013 -
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On Android, is there a way in any of the available browsers to turn off honoring <meta name = "viewport" content = "initial-scale = x.x, user-scalable = no">? I'm sick of designers that don't want me to zoom in on their preciously designed mobile site.
posted by benzenedream
on Mar 13, 2013 -
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People keep emphasizing that a major advantage of Nexus mobile phones is that Google will update them to the latest version of Android. But does it really make a huge difference going from a .x to .x+1 Android release when you have so many apps that can modify every aspect of your phone, not to mention what you can do with alternative firmware like CyanogenMod?
posted by Foci for Analysis
on Mar 1, 2013 -
11 answers
A year or two ago there was a heavily funded mobile startup out of Silicon Valley - I think it had $100 million or more in funding - that never quite got off the ground. I feel like it had a simple one-word name. Anyone remember?
posted by mark7570
on Feb 8, 2013 -
3 answers
I'll soon be off on a big bike tour, and would like reccomendations for running a computer/tablet able to do actual work from a bike dynamo hub (details inside).
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posted by jaduncan
on Jan 15, 2013 -
29 answers
Are there examples besides
aTilt of apps that render a 3d box apparently below the screen surface, adjusting its geometry according to the handset location relative to the eye?
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posted by unmake
on Nov 30, 2012 -
4 answers
Know of a good resource for mobile-friendly responsive email templates for html emails?
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posted by mgriffioen
on Nov 30, 2012 -
2 answers
Is there a way to talk make a Facetime call from an Android phone to an iPad?
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posted by Vorteks
on Sep 14, 2012 -
7 answers
How do you port just one phone number from a family plan to a new one? My son is going off his dad's Verizon mobile family plan and is getting his own (not necessarily through Verizon). His dad has several lines on his family plan and will be keeping that account.
posted by Wordwoman
on May 11, 2012 -
7 answers
Seeking mobile broadband on the cheap in SE Queensland, Australia.
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posted by dg
on May 3, 2012 -
9 answers
What is the best solution for a small business to run credit card payments for small purchases with a mobile phone?
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posted by i_wear_boots
on Mar 31, 2012 -
12 answers
Please help me build a solid foundation in understanding User Experience. I am in technology and this skill will super help me.
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posted by gadget_gal
on Mar 15, 2012 -
11 answers
Can I, a man whose clothes comes from Marks & Spencer (US: think JC Penney), get away with having a pink mobile phone?
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posted by ambrosen
on Mar 15, 2012 -
57 answers
Prompted by this article about
India's “missed call” mobile ecosystem: Other than the U.S., are there any countries in which the recipient of a call pays/uses minutes to receive calls on a mobile phone? What is the history of this unusual billing structure (assuming it is unusual)?
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posted by caek
on Dec 20, 2011 -
15 answers
Can/do cell phone re-sellers (for the big four) offer better deals on PLANs or are they only authorized to offer better deals on PHONEs.
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posted by n-palmer
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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I put an mp3 album I bought from Amazon on my Android phone and happily listened to it for more than a week. Then, my husband put a copy on his Blackberry also. Now the album has disappeared from my phone's native music player's list. How did this happen? Is the Android music player somehow "playing nice" with Amazon...? The folder of files is still there on my phone when I view files through the computer, but the Music player does not show it either by album, artist or song titles. Neither of us has the "Amazon mp3 app" on our devices, though I do have the Kindle app on mine.
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posted by tomboko
on Oct 30, 2011 -
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How much should I charge for developing a mobile/web app? And, should I charge hourly, weekly, or ask for a fulltime position?
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posted by Earl the Polliwog
on Sep 20, 2011 -
8 answers
The only un-awesome thing about my new apartment near Tempe, AZ is that neither I nor my roommates are receiving any signal strength on our cell phones due to the low mountains surrounding our location. We all have differerent providers (T-Mobile, Verizon, & AT&T) and not a lot of money. Please help me find a cellular signal booster that doesn't cost an arm and a leg or more than $100. I don't even know how to begin.
posted by _paegan_
on Aug 5, 2011 -
13 answers
Away from computer for 3 weeks. Can you recommend some engaging, long lasting iPhone games to keep me occupied? Paid or free.
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posted by Buckt
on Jul 31, 2011 -
27 answers
Is 200 MB enough? I got an Ipod Touch for my birthday. It does have WiFi access but I don't want to have to run into a cafe every time I need to look something up online. So I'm in the market for a mobile WiFi hotspot and a wireless data plan. The cheapest plans available -- and I'm all about the cheap -- typically offer you c. 200 MB a month.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Jul 17, 2011 -
15 answers
Is it possible to turn an original Motorola Droid into a mobile wireless hotspot by rooting it? If so, what's the easiest way to do that?
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posted by Rhaomi
on May 9, 2011 -
9 answers
What should I look out for if I want to purchase a smartphone from eBay for activation on Sprint's network?
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posted by odinsdream
on Apr 12, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm looking into the decline of desktop computer sales and would like the latest percentage figures vs laptops and if possible mobile devices like the iPad.
posted by nam3d
on Feb 21, 2011 -
4 answers
PrivacyFilter -- Please help me find a way to keep my personal phone number hidden from prying eyes.
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posted by kensch
on Dec 31, 2010 -
7 answers
Quick and simple. Will my iPhone still work when I take the camera out?
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posted by ctmf
on Dec 19, 2010 -
12 answers
Any experiences with competency of mobile health exams; "Ultrasound Testing" screening for heart , arteries, blood chemistry. Rolling bus like exam facility scheduled in my area next week travelling under the name
"Healthfair".
posted by Agamenticus
on Dec 1, 2010 -
3 answers
A world of mobile choices, and none of them fits. How can I find an affordable basic camera phone without a data plan that lets me back up its data?
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posted by Hardcore Poser
on Nov 28, 2010 -
17 answers
Please recommend a good iPhone app or mobile-optimized website for following U.S. election returns on Tuesday night -- not just the outcome of races, but the returns of individual races as they come in.
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posted by Tin Man
on Nov 1, 2010 -
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My first sale on eBay was a new and unused mobile phone. Turns out that (unknown to me) it wasn’t new and has been used before. This is starting to turn into a bit of a disaster for an eBay virgin and threatens to tar me with a poor sellers rating. Can seasoned eBay’ers please give me some advice!
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posted by mr_silver
on Aug 18, 2010 -
25 answers
Can anyone recommend a good prepaid SIM card for Australia for mobile data?
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posted by acb
on Jul 11, 2010 -
5 answers
Help me negotiate with my phone company when I feel that I've been unfairly billed for data useage.
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posted by Chrysalis
on Jun 3, 2010 -
7 answers
I'm looking for an easy to use 3g phone that my mother can use. All she needs is the ability to make/recieve phone calls & texting.
Touch screens are a no, no. And the phone should be under £100.
3g is a must as we need to get her on the 3 network in the UK.
posted by nam3d
on May 26, 2010 -
4 answers
