On Friday 13 January 2012 21:20:57 Rigved Rakshit wrote: > There is one more thing that I noticed. Canonical showcased Ubuntu TV at > CES on a Samsung Smart TV. So, it might just be possible that this might > end up being like the desktop market: > > Install Ubuntu TV alongside the default OS of the new Smart TV that you > have. > > OR > > Install Ubuntu TV on something like a Raspberry Pi Model B (because it has > an ethernet port) and connect this board to the HDMI port on the TV that > you already own (read: non-Smart TV). > Note: Currently there is an issue due to which a Raspberry Pi board cannot > run Ubuntu. It currently runs Debian, Fedora and ArchLinux only. But that > is different matter altogether.
?? If it can run Debian, it can surely run Ubuntu. Ubuntu does package binary blob restricted distribution drivers, which Debian does not, which could make the converse true. > > Of course, in either case, this DIY system will need a lot of technical > know-how. > > Best Regards, > Rigved Rakshit > -- > http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers -- Rgds JTD -- http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
