What a G1G1 user wants from an alternate OS

[Samuel Klein]

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Samuel Klein
> with all due respect, 'business applications, youtube, ppt, &c'
> doesn't sound like an insurmountable target.

To be more specific, fast boot time, business apps, and video/flash
playback have all been demonstrated on their own.  The question is how
to combine them.

I would guess fast boot time that loads extra bits in the background
to support more elaborate apps would be acceptable.

SJ

> SJ
>
> On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:06 AM, Mikus Grinbergs <mikus at bga.com> wrote:
>> From a post that included the following quote:
>>>>
>>>> However many G1G1 participants, such as myself, may not be as
>>>> interested in the plethora of functionality that these builds have to
>>>> offer, and only want rapid, basic functionality:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Quick boot time (Yes, ideally 5-10 seconds)
>>>> 2. Basic wifi access and webbrowsing.
>>>> 3. Business applications such as: Spreadsheet, Word Processor, PDF
>>>> viewer, PPT Presentation viewer would be nice.
>>>>
>>>> What do we need to do to make this a reality?
>>
>> I believe here is a case of unrealistic expectations.  There are at least
>> three things about an XO-1 (i.e., G1G1) that stand out:  (1) rugged physical
>> design  (2) reflective display  (3) [with latest software] low power draw.
>>  But should the XO-1 be asked to compete with systems that offer business
>> applications, YouTube, PPT, etc. ?
>>
>> My suggestion is that someone who wants the described "basic" capabilities
>> go spend the money to purchase a "netbook" instead.
>>
>> mikus
>>
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