I have to disagree with the idea of Android replacing desktop Linux. Mobile operating systems are fundamentally different from desktop operating systems still, and I don't see that changing any time soon. On the other hand, the ARM processors that power most mobile devices are becoming more and more powerful at lower costs, and are now quite capable of running full desktop Linux, including the full version of LibreOffice, which can both read and write documents, unlike the Android version, which as far as I know is only a viewer. Desktop Linux also has the advantage of being more open than most manufacturer specific versions of Android, including root access for those who want it, and even the ability to change out the desktop interface if you want to do such things. Android is a decent mobile OS for phones, and is even OK on larger things like tablets, but if I could run a desktop Linux on either a phone or a tablet, I would feel much more comfortable in that environment, especially since processing power, RAM and other system resources are not the obstacles they used to be. I would say that rather than mobile OS's taking over the market, the trend could move toward the desktop taking over the mobile space. The hardware is certainly capable of it, and I would love to see the software becoming available on more such devices. Sent from my custom ROM _______________________________________________ Speakup mailing list Speakup@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://linux-speakup.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/speakup
