i know Ubuntu in general has had some on and off popularity, and i feel it will be the same with this OS unlessthey bring something absolutely new and better than what's currently out. I personally LOVE getting rid of onscreen buttons...my gosh do i loathe onscreen buttons...why not place buttons right under the screen? or better yet...use gestures from Ubuntu OS...mmmh loving it already, hope they get rid of any lag.
They have gestures already, this has been done. Buttons at the bottom we have to be careful. Because Google has them under wraps at the moment, keep in mind that Google will probably not do anything to harm this, the press will.
What I am hoping that will be pushed is the docking system for Ubuntu to a screen. I think its a genius idea, and is a serious viability for the workplace.
The challenge is protecting the data you use from office to home with the phone.
Another thing I can see a
possibility is a shift in Operating Systems, since once again, Windows 8 is something that is not going to be used, as current generation workplaces will not spend the required money to teach a pointless UI.
When it comes down to it, Android is ahead for customization, and not being pinned down to a single uniformed look. Ubuntu will go far in this market.