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Why Android Is the New Windows

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the waiting-for-clippy dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Windows' dominance of the PC market has been good in many ways: reduced hardware costs, increased IT literacy and a standard development platform to name a few. Perhaps Android will bring similar benefits. But unless Google are very careful, it is likely to bring some of the same problems, too."

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  1. Windows gave control, Android takes it away by alen · · Score: -1, Troll

    DOS/Windows gave people more control over their computers. people had the software locally and could install anything they wanted. anytime.

    same with my iphone. i have all the files local on my laptop. if apple pulls an app then i can still use it. all i do is add the .app file in itunes and it will still sync. if someone breaks an app with an update i can still use the old version if i keep all the files.

    with android the app install process is in the cloud and controlled by google

  2. The Endless Circle by SuperKendall · · Score: 0, Troll

    Since you are obviously for Android, we can also discard the validity of your viewpoint.

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