Ubuntu TV Finally Gets a Close-Up 146
Barence writes "Canonical has unveiled the first screenshots and details of Ubuntu TV. Plans for versions of the Linux distro for tablets, smartphones and TVs were unveiled last year, and now the television is — perhaps surprisingly — the first of those to arrive. 'It's a simple viewing experience for online video, both your own and routed over the internet,' Jane Silber, Canonical's CEO told PC Pro. Movie streaming services will be supported as well as live television broadcasts. Ubuntu TV will be integrated into television sets, but Canonical was unable to confirm any manufacturers. It will be released later this year."
Can't wait to try: (Score:5, Funny)
sudo apt-get remove realitytv
sudo apt-get install somethinginteresting
Re:Oh dear (Score:5, Funny)
but Canonical was unable to confirm any manufacturers. It will be released later this year.
Oh dear. Released by who then?
Sony may be coding up a rootkit for ubuntu as we talk.
Re:Can't wait to try: (Score:5, Funny)
E: somethinginteresting depends on bigmedia (>= 2.0.1-1) but will not get installed.
Re:Oh dear (Score:5, Funny)
When asked who would actually be manufacturing it, a Canonical spokesperson responded "Hey, look over there!" and ran out a nearby exit.