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Android's got a connection to Google I think, which makes me all
twitchy. I've got googlephobia. But if Sony brings out a table, I'm
in for one for sure. <br>
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On 05/10/10 08:25 PM, Khalid Baheyeldin wrote:
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type="cite">On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Insurance Squared Inc. <span
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mentioned before on the list that I'd like to see a linux version of
the ipad/slate/sony tablet/whatever. I think one of you folks should
find a hardware manufacturer to build one that's full of open
components, create an online marketplace like apple has (to sell apps,
or just make them available for a small download fee) then go on the
dragon's den to get some cash to build it all.<br>
<br>
I'd do it, but I'm too busy. You should do it because I want an OSS
tablet computer. that's a good reason right?<br>
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Already happened, or on its way. <br>
<br>
The operating system is called Android (yes, Linux based).<br>
<br>
The store is called Android Market. You can browse it using a more
friendly interface than Google's at this site <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://androlib.com/">http://androlib.com/</a> or this one <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.cyrket.com/">http://www.cyrket.com/</a><br>
Skype just added their app to the Market today. There are many thousands<br>
of apps in there.<br>
<br>
There are even other independent markets, e.g. <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://slideme.org/">http://slideme.org/</a><br>
<br>
The hardware is on its way, from Samsung (Galaxy Tab), Dell (Streak), <br>
and others.<br>
<br>
What Apple has going for it, from a business point of view, is that they<br>
control the entire stack (hardware, operating system, and store), and <br>
they control the quality of apps more than others. They also have less<br>
variants of hardware/operating systems, where as the Android devices<br>
are made by many vendors, and each has their own features, quirks,<br>
extensions to the O.S., ..etc.<br>
<br>
I use an Android phone, and love the ecosystem.<br>
-- <br>
Khalid M. Baheyeldin<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://2bits.com">2bits.com</a>, Inc.<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://2bits.com">http://2bits.com</a><br>
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Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability. -- Edsger W.Dijkstra<br>
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. -- Leonardo da Vinci<br>
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