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Old 02-25-2013, 03:37 PM   #98
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As I understand it, the Pixel will come ready made with a Linux/Ubuntu capability from the manufacturer ready to go. No problem
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Graham did not use the phrase: "No problem", but I don't consider having to switch to developer mode "no problem", especially for every boot. I thought there might be some new information that revealed a true "no problem" linux solution for the pixel.

I write this as someone who has used linux exclusively at work and home for over 16 years and who boots to text mode, logs in, then starts X. It is not so much that I am lazy, but I detest gratuitous awkwardness and having to learn and remember obscure boot details for every device that I use.
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