Ubuntu Mate on BPI-M1
Ubuntu as we all know it is a very popular Linux distro that is full of features. Mate on the other hand is a graphic user interface that unlike the default Ubuntu gnome, does not have a task bar. You can easily install new themes to further customize your user experience.
On the dual-core 1GHz BPI-M1, Ubuntu plays the role of a feature full operating system that can run with minimal specifications. The M1 cannot dream of matching 2015 ultra books or desktops, but if you don't mind waiting a few seconds for everything to load, it can pass as a PC.
File Explorer
You will have no problem navigating through this basic file explorer.
Firefox Browser
The default browser that is bundled with Ubuntu. You can also install Chromium if you like.
Video Playback
VLC player. Plays 640p videos smoothly.
Benchmark
SunSpider JavaScript
Banana Pi BPI-M1 - 2152.7
Raspberry Pi2 - 4438.6
A10 6800K 4.1GHz - 303.2
Lower is better.
Hardinfo
| Banana Pi BPI-M1 | Raspberry Pi 2 | Raspberry Pi | Intel(R) Core i5-2500k | Celeron(R) 1.50GHz | |
| CPU Blowfish | 63.66 | 61.76 | 100.83 | 2.53 | 26.19 |
| CPU Cryptohas | 15.47 | 8.79 | 639.99 | ||
| CPU Fibonacci | 17.11 | 16.14 | 26.48 | 1.49 | 8.14 |
| CPU N-Queens | 51.42 | 86.26 | 4.12 | ||
| FPU FFT | 79.87 | 150.97 | 0.84 | ||
| FPU Raytracing | 72.3 | 74.69 | 133.85 | 3.34 | 40.88 |
GtkPerf
| Banana Pi BPI-M1 | |
| GtKEntry | 0.25 |
| GtkComboBox | 6.24 |
| GtkComboBoxEntry | 3.5 |
| GtkSpinButton | 0.65 |
| GtkProgressBar | 0.75 |
| GtkToggleButton | 1.77 |
| GtkCheckButton | 0.57 |
| GtkRadioButton | 0.95 |
| GtkTextView-Add text | 2.63 |
| GtkTextView-Scroll | 0.07 |
| GtkDrawingArea Lines | 1.93 |
| GtkDrawingArea Circles | 3.9 |
| GtkDrawingArea Text | 3.22 |
| GtkDrawingArea Pixbufs | 0.69 |
| Total time | 27.14 |
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