So, I installed Ubuntu with LXDE as per this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... 51&page=18
Among the problems which I have experienced with this installation, the most important one is perhaps the fact that you are constantly logged in to a desktop environment as root. I have attempted to create another user account with reduced privileges. I can switch user in a terminal, but I am unable to get a desktop as a regular user.
Any hints would be appreciated.