Ubuntu TV
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| Company / developer | Canonical Ltd. |
|---|---|
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | In development |
| Source model | open source |
| Initial release | TBA |
| Update method | APT (frontends available) |
| Package manager | dpkg (frontends like Synaptic available[citation needed]) |
| Supported platforms | x86, x86-64, ARM[1] |
| Kernel type | monolithic (Linux kernel) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Unity |
| License | GPL v3 |
| Official website | www.ubuntu.com/tv |
Ubuntu TV is a smart TV operating system developed by Canonical, based on the Ubuntu operating system and using the Unity user interface.[2][3][4] It is designed for the living-room TV using a remote control.[5]
Ubuntu TV is a variant of the Ubuntu Linux distribution specially designed for embedded systems integrated into televisions. It was announced by Canonical at CES 2012 with the slogan "TV for human beings".[6][7][8][1] Ubuntu TV was shown at Mobile World Congress 2012.[9] Ubuntu for Android will use the Ubuntu TV interface when connected to a TV.[10]
Features
Ubuntu TV will be based on Ubuntu 12.04,[11] is expected to have its own movie store,[1] ability to record and play videos, DVD-Video and Blu-ray Disc support,[12] touch-ready interface[12] ability to integrate all standard terrestrial broadcast system and also satellite and cable services,[13] ability to stream music, photos and videos from a PC to the TV[13] and applications designed specifically for Ubuntu TV.[12]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Miller, Paul (21 December 2011). "Ubuntu TV video hands-on". The Verge. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
- ↑ Walters, Ray. "Canonical outs Ubuntu TV: Brave or stupid?". Extremetech.com. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ Schofield, Jack (31 May 2011). "CES 2012: free Ubuntu TV has service and revenue fees". Zdnet.co.uk. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ Unity-based Ubuntu TV takes on Google TV "Unity-based Ubuntu TV takes on Google TV". linuxfordevices.com. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ Paul, Ryan (12 January 2012). "Hands-on with Ubuntu TV, above and under the hood". Ars Technica. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ↑ "Canonical Demonstrates Ubuntu TV". Pcworld.com. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ "CES: Canonical shows off Ubuntu TV". Pcadvisor.co.uk. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ "Canonical’s Ubuntu TV Surfaces at CES 2012". Itproportal.com. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ↑ "Canonical Demonstrates Ubuntu TV at MWC 2012 - Softpedia". News.softpedia.com. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ↑ Shuttleworth, Mark, Ubuntu in your pocket, 21 February 2012
- ↑ "Ubuntu TV readies for battle with Google and Apple - Techworld.com". News.techworld.com. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "Experience". Ubuntu. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Features and specs". Ubuntu. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
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