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A general-purpose computer, usually portable, contained in a single panel and using a touch screen as the input device.

A general-purpose computer contained in a single panel. Its distinguishing characteristic is the use of a touch screen as the input device. Modern tablets are operated by fingers (and gestures), with a stylus is an option, whereas earlier tablets required a stylus.

Adapted from:

http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=tablet+computer&i=52520,00.asp

Alternate meaning:

A graphics tablet consists of a flat surface upon which the user may "draw" or trace an image using an attached stylus, a pen-like drawing apparatus.

See: graphics-tablet

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What is Ubuntu Touch (Ubuntu for Phones)

Following up on Canonical's announcement, what is Ubuntu for phones, where can I download a copy of the OS to run on my phone? And how do I know if it's compatible with my phone?
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32-Bit UEFI Boot Support

I recently purchased a Dell Venue 8 Pro. I have read online about what it needs in order to boot into Ubuntu or any other Linux distro. From what I have gathered, what really needs to happen is 32-bit UEFI support. I got information from several…
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Can Ubuntu run on a Microsoft Surface with Windows RT?

My family might be buying a Windows Surface tablet with Windows RT (Nvidia)? I was wondering if I can run Ubuntu or WUBI on it for my homework?
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What are some tablets that can run Ubuntu?

I can't believe I'm actually asking this, but what are some good, cheap tablets that can run Ubuntu? I'm considering getting a tablet, but I don't really want an expensive one like an iPad. And I love Ubuntu. So what tablets are out there that are…
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After most recent kernel update (4.15.0-44-generic) my tablet freezes whenever plugged into docking station

I performed the most recent kernel update on my Dell 5290 2-in-1 earlier today. But moments after I plug it into its docking station, the screen flickers, blanks and freezes. The only item left on the screen is the mouse pointer, and it is stuck.…
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How to check if the computer is a laptop or desktop using command line?

I am writing a bash script to set up the all the software I need after installing Ubuntu. If the computer is a laptop, I want to install tlp for power management. If it is a desktop, tlp is not necessary. Is there a command with which I can figure…
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Will Ubuntu Touch work on my tablet or phone?

I have a Kindle Fire HD and want to know if the tablet version works or not. Can it be used to take the place of the Candle operating system?
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Only half of Wacom Intuos tablet area maps to entire screen horizontally

This happens in two different computers, one with Ubuntu 20.04 and another with 18.04. The left 40% of the tablet maps horizontally to the entire monitor, while vertically it works fine - bottom to top in the tablet is bottom to top in the monitor.…
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Are there plans for handwriting recognition?

This is a big feature when it comes to putting Ubuntu onto tablets. Currently, Netbook edition works great for that purpose and the pen digitiser is perfect, but the handwriting would be a real dealmaker (especially for my business - we could…
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Is there a way to use my Galaxy tab S like a Wacom tablet, on Linux?

I read some articles, and seen some videos about a github project that does this sort of thing, but it's a little bit outdated. I wanna see if this thing is possible to do, nowadays?
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Are there plans for system-wide smooth scrolling?

As Ubuntu seems to be making strategic preparations for a tablet-like experience, I wondered what priority smooth scrolling is for the team. A use case: I read PDFs on a netbook on a daily basis. Even with fullscreen, I have to scroll about every…
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Stay in Annotation mode in Okular?

I am trying to markup a PDF that I have in Okular. I would like to make a lot of notes with my Bamboo tablet, but every time I lift the pen, I go back to the default mode. This obviously defeats the purpose. Is there a way to stay in Annotation…
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How to install Android on BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition?

I've been amongst the first users of BQ's Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet and I'd been waiting for a Ubuntu tablet for 4+ years. Now after playing around a lot my final rating for this device + OS is not a positive one. Amongst the most annoying…
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Can I ssh (into a mobile device) via USB?

I have a tablet with a USB connection to a host computer. (Ideally the host is running Windows, but if absolutely necessary I could switch the host to be Ubuntu also.) I want to be able to SSH into the device without RS-232, WiFi, or other network…
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One by Wacom does not work in Ubuntu 18.04.4

I purchased a One by Wacom tablet and it does not work in my Ubuntu laptop. This means, in particular, lsusb returns Bus 001 Device 004: ID 056a:037b Wacom Co., Ltd Wacom Tablet in Devices in Settings says no stylus found at the stylus tab and no…
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