<p>I didn't think there was a proper official x86 version of Android. Isn't it a community project that's just experimental right now? That might explain performance, or lack of it. </p>
<p>As Doof says I think ChromeOS is the focus for netbooks. This is only what I've heard rumoured. I have no idea what Google is actually planning.</p>
<p>Dan</p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Jul 11, 2011 10:29 AM, "Andrew Williams" <<a href="mailto:andy@tensixtyone.com">andy@tensixtyone.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution">> On 11 July 2011 10:00, Sebastian Arcus <<a href="mailto:shop@open-t.co.uk">shop@open-t.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>> I also really struggled to find any justification for Android on a netbook.<br>>> It wasn't faster, it didn't give me access to some type of app which I can't<br>>> get under another OS. I just couldn't think of any distinct advantage. Oh -<br>
>> and lack of normal navigation aids (File->Close or the cross in the corner)<br>> <br>> Its quickly becoming apparent Goolge has the plan that Android is<br>> destined for mobiles and tablets only, with the the netbook side being<br>
> assaulted with ChromeOS. The problem here is that Android had been<br>> designed from day one as a touch interface and adapting it to a<br>> pointer based system is causing some serious UI cludge. Application<br>
> that assume that they're being interfaces by touch are hard to work<br>> with a pointer, thats not even considering multitouch and the other<br>> fancy options that have popped up over the last few years.<br>
> <br>> Also as far as I understand the x86 port is more a testing tool than<br>> production ready platform. Still, interesting to hear some feedback on<br>> it.<br>> <br>> -- <br>> Andrew Williams / Nik_Doof<br>
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