Just finished downloading the ISO for Xubuntu. Had 11.10 running on my 'older' P4 box, and it ran like a dream -- actually have it running right beside my i7-870 box with Win7, and the i7 box only runs slightly faster than my Xubuntu box. I would totally jump ship to Xubuntu, but unfortunately I have to have Windows for work...and don't really feel like dual-booting...but if it runs just as smooth as 11.10, then I'm pumped...
iOS has the apps, not just iPad. I'll give them that much.
Apps come as an advantage because people tend to develop for a platform that everyone is buying (for reason, see my post). Now that Android tablets are starting to become relevant, and with a new OS that is much more available than Honeycomb, I can see developers having less barriers to creating tablet-friendly applications for Android tablets.
And if Facetime/front-facing cameras are the ONE reason why you went with iPhones, then YOU need to get your ass out of the sand yourself. Facetime is not the only application that allows video chatting on a mobile platform. Front-facing cameras? Let's see:
My co-worker's iPads are sluggish. The real reason why it is successful is because people are stupid enough to think all Apple products are top shelf. Not always the case...
Even if the lower priced tablets are just below par, it still perks the attention of people not wanting to fork over their wallets for an iPad.
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Just finished downloading the ISO for Xubuntu. Had 11.10 running on my 'older' P4 box, and it ran like a dream -- actually have it running right beside my i7-870 box with Win7, and the i7 box only runs slightly faster than my Xubuntu box. I would totally jump ship to Xubuntu, but unfortunately I have to have Windows for work...and don't really feel like dual-booting...but if it runs just as smooth as 11.10, then I'm pumped...
Try this one.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dingleberry
I am really wondering if the developers/hacking community were chomping at the bit to find an excuse to use the term 'Dingleberry'?
Then again, they've probably used it on other occasions...
iOS has the apps, not just iPad. I'll give them that much.
Apps come as an advantage because people tend to develop for a platform that everyone is buying (for reason, see my post). Now that Android tablets are starting to become relevant, and with a new OS that is much more available than Honeycomb, I can see developers having less barriers to creating tablet-friendly applications for Android tablets.
And if Facetime/front-facing cameras are the ONE reason why you went with iPhones, then YOU need to get your ass out of the sand yourself. Facetime is not the only application that allows video chatting on a mobile platform. Front-facing cameras? Let's see:
That's just with AT&T and T-Mobile.
My co-worker's iPads are sluggish. The real reason why it is successful is because people are stupid enough to think all Apple products are top shelf. Not always the case... Even if the lower priced tablets are just below par, it still perks the attention of people not wanting to fork over their wallets for an iPad.