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Samsung will start a private beta of its Linux on DeX product on November 12 that will allow users to open an Ubuntu desktop from a Note 9.<\/p>\n
Linux on DeX will only support one Ubuntu version, namely 16.04 LTS, and only works on Note 9 and Tab S4 devices with at least 8GB of storage and more than 4GB of memory, Samsung said. All packages must be compiled for Arm 64.<\/p>\n
See: Samsung DeX 101: Turn a Galaxy phone into your primary computer<\/a><\/p>\n Samsung is claiming the new Linux on DeX environment can be used by developers to program “on the go”, and, in the case of the Tab S4, bring a fuller environment to a tablet.<\/p>\n “Linux on DeX may slow down or suddenly be turned off in case of lack of memory,” the Korean electronics giant warned.<\/p>\n Those interested in the beta can sign up<\/a> prior to the beta starting.<\/p>\n Whereas DeX originally required a dock<\/a>, Samsung’s latest devices only need a USB-C to HDMI cable.<\/p>\n Also read: Convergence returns as former players exit<\/a><\/p>\n Earlier this week, Samsung showed off<\/a> its Infinity Flex display foldable phone.<\/p>\n In its unfolded state, the display is 7.3 inches, with a resolution of 1,536×2,152 pixels, ZDNet’s sister site CNET reported<\/a>, and when folded the resolution becomes 840×1,960 pixels.<\/p>\n At the same time, the company announced it would be opening up its Bixby assistant<\/a> to developers.<\/p>\n Citrix brings unified workspace app to Samsung DeX-enabled devices<\/a><\/p>\n The new Citrix Workspace app brings customers new capabilities, such as secure access to SaaS applications, when using a mobile device for desktop computing.<\/p>\n At Mobile World Congress, Samsung advances with DeX Pad and may just will it to success<\/a><\/p>\n Samsung’s efforts with the DeX Pad and ability to stick with a concept and iterate may ultimately mean that one compute device can do all for most people.<\/p>\n Samsung DeX 101: Turn a Galaxy phone into your primary computer<\/a><\/p>\n Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones are extremely powerful, and with the DeX platform, these phones can power a desktop experience that includes productivity, creativity, and communication applications.<\/p>\n Samsung marries new Galaxy Tab S4 with DeX for productivity boost<\/a><\/p>\n Samsung Electronics has unveiled its flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4, with Samsung DeX connectivity for the first time on a tablet, giving consumers multi-screen options and a powered-up S Pen to cater to the enterprise and professionals.<\/p>\n How Samsung’s DeX could transform workplace productivity<\/a> (TechRepublic)<\/p>\n Samsung’s Jonathan Wong explains how your mobile phone could power a PC-like productivity experience.<\/p>\nRelated Coverage<\/h3>\n