The developers of the Ubuntu Linux operating system for desktop, notebook, and server computers are working on a touch-friendly version for smartphones and tablets, with the first Ubuntu phones ...

Being based on Linux and making available popular Linux applications, Ubuntu Touch checks a lot of boxes for Linux users and geeks alike.

The official installation instructions involve hooking up your phone or tablet to a computer running Ubuntu Linux and using an installer app.

One of Ubuntu Touch's biggest challenges is its limited app ecosystem. Unlike Android and iOS, which have massive app stores, Ubuntu Touch leans heavily on web apps and community-built alternatives.

Developers got their first hands-on peek yesterday of Canonical’s Ubuntu Touch OS for mobile phones, with the release of the first developer beta. So did I. The good news: Ubuntu Touch is a more ...