What a G1G1 user wants from an alternate OS

[Sameer Verma]

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 7:32 AM, Samuel Klein <meta.sj at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
>

If installing Flash from Adobe can be done by using a simple graphical
wrapper it would be a lot easier. Something like what Synaptic does.
--
Sameer

> 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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