Note: Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview is a developer build and not a consumer-ready release.

ENGADGET: Ubuntu for tablets revealed with split screen multi-tasking, preview for Nexus slates coming this week

Ubuntu's Touch Developer Preview was originally put forward as something for "enthusiasts" as well as developers.

ENGADGET: Topic: Mobile

London, 14th February 2013: Images and open source code for the Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu will be published on Thursday 21st February, supporting the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphones.

ENGADGET: Touch-based Ubuntu preview coming February 21st, will work on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4

The Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu will be published on the 21st February 2013 with installation instructions for the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablet devices as well as smartphones such as the Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus.

ENGADGET: Ubuntu for tablets revealed with split screen multi-tasking, preview for Nexus slates coming this week

Tools that manage the flashing of the phone will be available on the same day in the Ubuntu archives, making it easy to keep a device up to date with the latest version of the Touch Developer Preview.

ENGADGET: Touch-based Ubuntu preview coming February 21st, will work on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4