--- title: 'Samsung announce Linux on DeX with Ubuntu: for developers on the move' description: This year, Samsung is announcing the beta launch of Linux on DeX which extends the value of Samsung DeX to Linux developers. url: https://canonical.com/blog/samsung-announce-linux-dex-ubuntu-developers?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical "More about Canonical") 8 November 2018 # Samsung announce Linux on DeX with Ubuntu: for developers on the move [developers](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/developers) [Linux](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/linux) [samsung](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/samsung) [Ubuntu](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/ubuntu) [Ubuntu Desktop](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/ubuntu-desktop) --- Share the article The [Samsung Developer Conference](https://www.samsungdeveloperconference.com/), held this week in San Francisco, brings creators together to discover and learn about the latest technologies in Samsung’s portfolio and further afield. One of the technologies showcased, following the initial demo in 2017, is Samsung’s Linux on DeX. [Samsung DeX](https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/), launched last year, lets users of Samsung flagship Galaxy devices enjoy apps on a bigger screen for a better viewing experience, whether watching films, playing games or just browsing the web. This year, Samsung is announcing the beta launch of Linux on DeX which extends the value of Samsung DeX to Linux developers. Linux on DeX empowers developers to build apps within a Linux development environment by connecting their Galaxy device to a larger screen for a PC-like experience. Ubuntu is Samsung’s Linux distribution of choice for Linux on DeX. The majority of developers select Ubuntu as their chosen development platform for most workloads already and Samsung’s research verified that it was the favoured Linux distribution amongst their audience as well. Samsung and Canonical have worked together on a modified version of Ubuntu 16.04 to provide the best experience for developers. With select Samsung Galaxy mobile and tablet models compatible, developers can now access their favourite tools on the go. Utilising a Galaxy tablet provides enough screen space to remove the need for a second screen, while those who would prefer to work directly from their Galaxy mobile have direct access to the command line interface. The Linux on DeX app is now available as a private beta and interested developers can sign up [here.](https://www.linuxondex.com/) The private beta is only available for users of Samsung’s Galaxy Note9 and Galaxy TabS4 running Android Oreo and above. Samsung’s full announcement can be read [here](https://news.samsung.com/global/linux-on-dex-will-make-it-easier-for-developers-to-code-on-the-go). ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/dataprivacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q is available for pre-order with Ubuntu pre-installed](https://canonical.com/blog/arduino-ventuno-q-is-available-for-pre-order-with-ubuntu-pre-installed) London, UK – August 25, 2026 – Following our initial collaboration announcement in March 2026, Canonical and Arduino (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.) are excited... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 25 August 2026 [### Canonical becomes Gold Sponsor of Trifecta Tech Foundation](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-becomes-gold-sponsor-of-trifecta-tech-foundation) Canonical is pleased to announce it is now a Gold Sponsor of the Trifecta Tech Foundation, a non-profit that creates open source building blocks for critical infrastructure... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 30 June 2026 [### Ubuntu Summit 26.04: connected by open source](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-summit-26-04-connected-by-open-source) What an incredible experience! Ubuntu Summit 26.04 has officially drawn to a close, but the energy from our global community is still buzzing – in the comments section, on... [ilvipero](https://canonical.com/blog/author/ilvipero) 22 June 2026 [### A decade of Ubuntu on IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE](https://canonical.com/blog/a-decade-of-ubuntu-on-ibm-z-and-ibm-linuxone) This year we celebrate a decade of Ubuntu Server support on the s390x architecture: marking a long-standing collaboration between Canonical and IBM that began at LinuxCon 2015.... [Pedro Lazzarotto](https://canonical.com/blog/author/pedro-lazzarotto) 12 June 2026