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I feel that the Ubuntu project is really stretching it's resources trying to be on so many different type of devices. I get that focusing on the desktop is prob
by nkassis 15y ago
I feel that the Ubuntu project is really stretching it's resources trying to be on so many different type of devices. I get that focusing on the desktop is probably not a good long term strategy but I really don't feel the work their is anywhere near good enough to shift to mobile/touch development.
Also, I really don't get how they will penetrate this market considering Android is pretty well suited for this and I don't know of many good native Linux applications out there built for touch that can compete with what is in the Android realm (I guess they could try to have dalvik run and emulate the APIs for more low level stuff). How will us users get Ubuntu mobile? We can't really get a touch device today that is as easy as a desktop to switch to Ubuntu.
- dlikhten 15y agoFocusing on where they can join the masses is good. Problem is that I worry what would come out of a ubuntu phone. Will it be android-like but not quite android? The same mistake as Windows XP on tablets? Etc. If they can do it well, I will vouch for em.
- jiggy2011 15y agoWhy would focusing on the desktop not be a good long term strategy? Contrary to what seems to be printed in the tech press, I think desktop/laptop computers will be around for quite some time as productivity platforms even if other formats become more popular for passive consumption. With the other big players focusing on other areas, Linux desktop can fill a niche here.