Motorola Xoom + Native Ubuntu 12.04 + GNOME Shell?

[j814wong]

Has anyone been able to install Ubuntu 12.04 natively on the Motorola Xoom along with GNOME Shell running?

I'd love to have a full fledged OS running at maximum possible speed on the Xoom with a fairly tablety friendly interface, GNOME Shell.

 

[yosterwp]

What would be awesome is if someone could do that, but have Ubuntu on an sdcard and have an option to boot into Ubuntu or android each time the Xoom starts.

I am aware that user "LIV2" has been able to successfully run debian natively on the Xoom. There is also "Linux for Tegra" headed by Nvidia, but I have had no luck building that or Ubuntu myself for the Xoom.

 

[j814wong]

That sucks. I really wanted Ubuntu on my tablet with this theme: http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/06/google-plus-gnome-shell-theme.html

 

[daley stephenson]

imo it is only a matter of time - i have tried myself and failed so now i am just going to wait - for now though go check this out http://goo.gl/TdQxp

 

[Zrbyte]

I have seen it done on a Hannspree Hannspad which is Tegra 2 based so im sure its possible. As has already been said here its only a matter of time.

 

[shammymz601]

possible may be

it may be possible to run ubuntu for tegra devices but manufacture specific drivers may cause problem. the wifi only xoom may be possible but without camera. however no 3g/4g xoom firmware are available...thats sad