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Title: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on July 28, 2013, 11:35:06 PM I thought I would share this with the BTC community in hopes that everyone here will find an interest in the Ubuntu Edge and donate to help create the device and to push Linux (Ubuntu) as an option to more mobile devices!
If you have a website PLEASE put this link into it! ---> http://igg.me/at/ubuntuedge/x/4037803 http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj371/frankzro/QuickFacts_zps3abf0fb5.jpg~original http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj371/frankzro/TechSpecs_zps85bce992.jpg~original http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj371/frankzro/Edge_zps5e01a470.jpg~original http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/461046/wdgi/4037803 Ubuntu Edge Explained: http://youtu.be/nei16gkVxpg If you like the device , please spread the word about it! and make sure to donate! please, if this thing comes to light all major phone makers will need to step it up x100! This will explain the device and OS design. http://youtu.be/eQLe3iIMN7k http://youtu.be/fFN4k-AFEbw About the Software! http://youtu.be/EtNhlVn3ETQ Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on July 28, 2013, 11:55:46 PM Gotta bum this one!
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on July 29, 2013, 11:12:42 PM Need to bump this more! This is important!
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: CoinsForTech on July 30, 2013, 01:21:12 AM Can't wait to see this progress! Already donated ;D
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on July 30, 2013, 01:23:56 AM Can't wait to see this progress! Already donated ;D Thank You for checking it out, be sure to spread the word!! Everyone Please get this thing rolling! http://igg.me/at/ubuntuedge/x/4037803 Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on July 30, 2013, 07:12:43 AM bump
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on July 30, 2013, 02:55:34 PM For anyone wants to support this project with an incentive.
They now have a perk to donate 50 dollars to the campaign and you receive an Ubuntu Edge T-Shirt http://igg.me/at/ubuntuedge/x/4037803 here! Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: ArticMine on July 31, 2013, 12:05:55 AM I will say that this phone makes a lot of sense for anyone who is truly serious about Bitcoin which is why, I supported this project on the very first day with a phone purchase. Why because this phone is not just innovation it is truly revolutionary. It becomes a full fledged Ubuntu desktop when it is connected to a monitor perfectly capable of running a full Bitcoin node. More importantly because Ubuntu contains third party GPL v3 code this phone and any other phone running Ubuntu desktop / phone OS must be rooted. This is critical for Bitcoin because it will make it impossible for a manufacturer or a state to use the DRM in the device to censor Bitcoin as Apple has already done with IOS on the iPhone and iPad. When one considers that most mobile devices today are sold locked and infected with DRM, IOS, Windows RT and even Android with no root access are common examples, it becomes clear why it is very much in the interest of the Bitcoin community that the Ubuntu Edge project be a success. Let us not forget that the entire security model of Bitcoin is totally dependent on software and hardware freedom, so supporting this project is not just supporting a good cause but investing in the future security of Bitcoin.
So I say we should support this project for among other reasons to protect Bitcoin from the kind of censorship Apple has already done or another manufacturer or state may choose to do in the future. By the way the phone specifications are simply awesome and well worth the 830 USD price. Here is the link for the Ubutnu-Edge http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on August 01, 2013, 06:25:47 PM I will say that this phone makes a lot of sense for anyone who is truly serious about Bitcoin which is why, I supported this project on the very first day with a phone purchase. Why because this phone is not just innovation it is truly revolutionary. It becomes a full fledged Ubuntu desktop when it is connected to a monitor perfectly capable of running a full Bitcoin node. More importantly because Ubuntu contains third party GPL v3 code this phone and any other phone running Ubuntu desktop / phone OS must be rooted. This is critical for Bitcoin because it will make it impossible for a manufacturer or a state to use the DRM in the device to censor Bitcoin as Apple has already done with IOS on the iPhone and iPad. When one considers that most mobile devices today are sold locked and infected with DRM, IOS, Windows RT and even Android with no root access are common examples, it becomes clear why it is very much in the interest of the Bitcoin community that the Ubuntu Edge project be a success. Let us not forget that the entire security model of Bitcoin is totally dependent on software and hardware freedom, so supporting this project is not just supporting a good cause but investing in the future security of Bitcoin. So I say we should support this project for among other reasons to protect Bitcoin from the kind of censorship Apple has already done or another manufacturer or state may choose to do in the future. By the way the phone specifications are simply awesome and well worth the 830 USD price. Here is the link for the Ubutnu-Edge http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge This is truly EXCELLENT news! I had no idea you could make this phone work with your bitcoin, but now that I know that I hope more bitcoiners spread the word! Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on August 02, 2013, 11:58:58 PM bump
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: RoadToHell on August 03, 2013, 12:40:06 AM bump If you feel the need to bump this thread every day (that it doesn't gain an organic post) then maybe you should edit the OP to remove your affiliate link from the URL. My apologies if that isn't an affiliate link, but it sure looks like one. Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: ArticMine on August 05, 2013, 05:03:45 AM I will say that this phone makes a lot of sense for anyone who is truly serious about Bitcoin which is why, I supported this project on the very first day with a phone purchase. Why because this phone is not just innovation it is truly revolutionary. It becomes a full fledged Ubuntu desktop when it is connected to a monitor perfectly capable of running a full Bitcoin node. More importantly because Ubuntu contains third party GPL v3 code this phone and any other phone running Ubuntu desktop / phone OS must be rooted. This is critical for Bitcoin because it will make it impossible for a manufacturer or a state to use the DRM in the device to censor Bitcoin as Apple has already done with IOS on the iPhone and iPad. When one considers that most mobile devices today are sold locked and infected with DRM, IOS, Windows RT and even Android with no root access are common examples, it becomes clear why it is very much in the interest of the Bitcoin community that the Ubuntu Edge project be a success. Let us not forget that the entire security model of Bitcoin is totally dependent on software and hardware freedom, so supporting this project is not just supporting a good cause but investing in the future security of Bitcoin. So I say we should support this project for among other reasons to protect Bitcoin from the kind of censorship Apple has already done or another manufacturer or state may choose to do in the future. By the way the phone specifications are simply awesome and well worth the 830 USD price. Here is the link for the Ubutnu-Edge http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge This is truly EXCELLENT news! I had no idea you could make this phone work with your bitcoin, but now that I know that I hope more bitcoiners spread the word! It will run all GNU/Linux FLOSS desktop Bticoin wallets and also all mobile Android wallets. The amount of storage 128 GB will handle a full node. So one could for example run a full Bitcoin node on this phone. It will not on the other hand work for something like Solidcoin since the latter uses a proprietary binary. The key here is that x86 / AMD64 is source compatible but not binary compatible with ARM. So as far as FLOSS is concerned it can provide the desktop GNU/Linux experience. Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: Nik1ab on August 05, 2013, 07:39:51 PM This idea looks really great. I'm really excited what the people are going to say about this. Don't have enough money to buy one myself though ;)
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: redzero36 on August 07, 2013, 12:46:32 AM Ahhh man I would love to donate money for this. It sounds so freaken great, but saddly I don't have the money to buy one. I hope they are able to make this.
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: cryptasm on August 07, 2013, 01:06:58 AM Great idea, fingers crossed it won't have an NSA/PRISM backdoor like Android.
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: Anon136 on August 07, 2013, 01:23:46 AM Great idea, fingers crossed it won't have an NSA/PRISM backdoor like Android. it'll be open source im sure. Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: nimda on August 07, 2013, 01:33:52 AM Doesn't look like they're going to make it. A real shame, too.
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: junkonator on August 07, 2013, 04:29:18 PM Related: "Will Canonical hit their Ubuntu Edge goal?"
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=261433 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=261433) Including a bet: http://betsofbitco.in/item?id=1691 (http://betsofbitco.in/item?id=1691) heavily favoring the No-side. Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on August 08, 2013, 02:39:38 PM Check it out guys! we got a price drop!
From 830- 695! Great deal! And we are got backed by a major player in the game! http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj371/frankzro/EdgePriceDrop_zpsbe77cbed.jpg~original Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on August 08, 2013, 11:07:16 PM Still not convinced?
Check out the comparison chart and see for yourself! Like it? Click Here --> http://igg.me/at/ubuntuedge/x/4037803 http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj371/frankzro/UbuntuEdgeComparisonChart_zps1fed5fd0.jpg~original Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: Hfleer on August 09, 2013, 09:34:43 AM Looks like a good idea don't think they will reach their goal though. Would like to see a tablet version for 150-170.
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: Bitobsessed on August 09, 2013, 08:01:00 PM Looks like a good idea don't think they will reach their goal though. Would like to see a tablet version for 150-170. You never know, I am going to keep watching and if it gets close... Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: P_Shep on August 09, 2013, 09:15:40 PM Too expensive. The specs just aren't next-gen enough for $700.
I mean, for $350 now, look what the Chinese are producing: http://www.zopomobileshop.com/124-zopo-zp980-32gb-rom-2gb-ram-mtk6589t-5-inch-fhd-screen-android-phone.html Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on August 11, 2013, 12:24:26 AM BUMP
Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: frankzro on August 13, 2013, 05:37:03 PM More News!
Keep Spreading the word! http://igg.me/at/ubuntuedge/x/4037803 http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj371/frankzro/UE-Update_zps55e6586a.jpg~original Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: junkonator on August 17, 2013, 06:11:59 PM http://betsofbitco.in/item?id=1691 The bet will be open roughly one more day. Right now 0.2 vs 2.15 :-\ Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: bbit on August 17, 2013, 10:28:18 PM How does this work?
They won't reach their goal and they have stated they aren't keeping the money so it was just a marketing ploy right? Title: Re: The Ubuntu Edge - Simply put, Innovation. Post by: Hfleer on August 18, 2013, 09:01:24 AM How does this work? They won't reach their goal and they have stated they aren't keeping the money so it was just a marketing ploy right? Why just a marketing ploy? I think they were at least trying to reach the goal. |
