i tried compiling this last night on 12.04 precise, but i'm having troubles. Later this evening i will post the error information. I hope someone can help me because i like cpu only coins and my interest is genuine, no attempt at fud. FWIW, i tried to compile aeon as well and it wouldn't compile either.
apt-get install libboost1.55-all-dev
apt-get install gcc-4.8
apt-get install cmake
then try again