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    Linux + Tablet?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Matt, Jun 12, 2007.

  1. Matt

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    Kind of an odd question for you Linux experts here... I was wondering if any Linux distros offer tablet support. I don't remember ever seeing any, but I can't be sure...

    Matt
     
    Matt, Jun 12, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    A tablet basically replaces the mouse with a stylus input. So, anything you can do with your mouse, you can do with a tablet PC.

    That said, there aren't many tablet-centric applications for Linux, handwriting recognition, etc. So you may end up working a bit to get note taking and the like going on a tablet PC. But the system itself will work perfectly well on a tablet.
     
    Pitabred, Jun 12, 2007
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    Cool, thanks for the immediate response, Pita.

    Matt
     
    Matt, Jun 12, 2007
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    Yep, I think Gautam runs linux on a tablet, you could ask him for more info.

    My roommate also runs various distros on his Toshiba tablet with no issues.
     
    vespoli, Jun 12, 2007
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  5. Gautam

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    I posted a monster 7 page guide last year on how to run Ubuntu Linux on a Tablet PC, the way I do. Take a look, it's at out sister site TPCR.
     
    Gautam, Jun 13, 2007
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