[Liverpool] Android on a netbook

[Dan Lynch]

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.

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.

Dan
On Jul 11, 2011 10:29 AM, "Andrew Williams" <andy at tensixtyone.com> wrote:
> On 11 July 2011 10:00, Sebastian Arcus <shop at open-t.co.uk> wrote:
>> I also really struggled to find any justification for Android on a
netbook.
>> It wasn't faster, it didn't give me access to some type of app which I
can't
>> get under another OS. I just couldn't think of any distinct advantage. Oh
-
>> and lack of normal navigation aids (File->Close or the cross in the
corner)
>
> Its quickly becoming apparent Goolge has the plan that Android is
> destined for mobiles and tablets only, with the the netbook side being
> assaulted with ChromeOS. The problem here is that Android had been
> designed from day one as a touch interface and adapting it to a
> pointer based system is causing some serious UI cludge. Application
> that assume that they're being interfaces by touch are hard to work
> with a pointer, thats not even considering multitouch and the other
> fancy options that have popped up over the last few years.
>
> Also as far as I understand the x86 port is more a testing tool than
> production ready platform. Still, interesting to hear some feedback on
> it.
>
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