[Q] Linux on Lapdock

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What's the best way to get Linux ( preferably Ubuntu) on lapdock?
I would rather be able to stay on CM7 but if it is easier or better on
a blur based ROM, I wont mind switching over. Thanks in advance.

NottachTrix is still the best Blur ROM and as far as I know the only one that supports the Lapdock but maybe you can migrate the Webtop app with Webtop2SD on a CM7 ROM instead of using a Blur ROM.

First you need to backup your Webtop on your SD card with Webtop2SD, then you flash CM7 and finally you can restore the Webtop app with Webtop2SD. I'm not sure if it works like that but I'll try in 2-3 days when I receive my Webtop.

You can use one of the CM7 or CM9 that have HDMI mirroring, then install "Ubuntu Installer Free" from the Market.
Works quite well.

Originally Posted by Zero-K

You can use one of the CM7 or CM9 that have HDMI mirroring, then install "Ubuntu Installer Free" from the Market.
Works quite well.

What's the difference between Ubuntu Installer and Linux Installer on the market? And would the keyboard, mouse, and speakers work with that method?

Originally Posted by Slymayer

NottachTrix is still the best Blur ROM and as far as I know the only one that supports the Lapdock but maybe you can migrate the Webtop app with Webtop2SD on a CM7 ROM instead of using a Blur ROM.

First you need to backup your Webtop on your SD card with Webtop2SD, then you flash CM7 and finally you can restore the Webtop app with Webtop2SD. I'm not sure if it works like that but I'll try in 2-3 days when I receive my Webtop.

Haha that's the same ROM I was thinking of using too! After migrating it, would I be able to turn it into Ubuntu instead of the motorola webtop?

From what I have seen, with HDMI mirroring, resolution on the Lapdock is the same as that on the phone screen. When you are running Ubuntu, etc, it is also at that resolution. This happens because you are essentially running Linux as a VM on your phone, and then remoting into it. If any of this has changed since I last looked, please correct me.

Originally Posted by ToonShadow

What's the difference between Ubuntu Installer and Linux Installer on the market? And would the keyboard, mouse, and speakers work with that method?

Basically Ubuntu vs Debian.

That's true with the HDMI mirroing.
The resolution is the same as your phone, but you're VNCing into the ubuntu install anyway, so you're essentially just seeing that and not your phone.

Originally Posted by ToonShadow

What's the difference between Ubuntu Installer and Linux Installer on the market? And would the keyboard, mouse, and speakers work with that method?


Haha that's the same ROM I was thinking of using too! After migrating it, would I be able to turn it into Ubuntu instead of the motorola webtop?

Webtop = Program that makes a castrated Ubuntu run on your Atrix
So yes you can run Ubuntu on it, as you already do. But if you want the full Ubuntu experience on it, here it is !

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ht=full+ubuntu

It actually adds the Synaptics Packet Manager that allows you to install/compile ARM compilable/compiled programs. It's a bit tricky but there should be no problem if you already have some experience with Linux.

Edit : Stock Webtop image : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1169457

I decided to switch over to NottachTrix and use webtop2d in order to get Ubuntu. :]
Thanks for the help everyone

You're welcome, enjoy jour lapdock !

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