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The popular Linux based operating system, Ubuntu, was announced by Canonical to be running on Android devices. Ubuntu is one of the new operating system that will challenge the dominance of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android system. Just recently, Mozilla, the creator of Firefox web browser has launched their very own Firefox OS. Another Linux based operating system called Joli is now being developed and is moving from laptops to smartphones.

The Linux based operating system will allow users to run computer desktop application to their smartphone. The code for Ubuntu operating system will initially be released this coming February as a standalone file that can be installed in Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus phone to replace Android. Canonical has no plans of developing their own handsets despite of bringing Ubuntu to smartphones. The good thing about bringing Ubuntu to smartphones is that it is targeting low-end smartphones.

The software features voice command called “HUD” (Head-Up Display). This will allow users to just type or say what command they want the phone to carry out instead of clicking the menu. It uses swipes rather than buttons just like the Windows 8 on tablets. It can also run web applications coded in HTML5 that is currently adapted by most developers worldwide. It has been said that Canonical will also develop their own App Store.