> So given that, if they were going to put some eggs in another basket, why would they choose Ubuntu over Android, which has an existing application base and at

> So given that, if they were going to put some eggs in another basket, why would they choose Ubuntu over Android, which has an existing application base and at least some user awareness? I agree, Android would be a better second bet. But they don't necessarily need to limit themselves to 2 - look at how many options Samsung is keeping open for example.