Topic: Is Android really taking over?
Anonymous A started this discussion 14 years ago #17,862
There seems to be a consensus among developers that Android is the future of all things open-source. Which is pretty funny to me considering it's actually only about 80-90% open source. But that's beside the point.The current thinking seems to be if you want to develop Linux apps and you also want to be successful, you develop for Android, period. How true to you suppose that is?
green joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 15 minutes later[^] [v] #299,640
I have an android.
Handel !khEOdtKF56 joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 19 minutes later, 34 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #299,645
> only about 80-90% open source
80% percent is very good.
> The current thinking seems to be if you want to develop Linux apps and you also want to be successful, you develop for Android, period. How true to you suppose that is?
It's 100% true, can you name one Linux App that's even half as successful as say Angry Birds?
80% percent is very good.
> The current thinking seems to be if you want to develop Linux apps and you also want to be successful, you develop for Android, period. How true to you suppose that is?
It's 100% true, can you name one Linux App that's even half as successful as say Angry Birds?
green replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 39 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #299,649
Handel !khEOdtKF56 replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 41 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #299,652
@previous (green)
Who the fuck was talking about useful apps?
We're talking about SUCCESSFUL apps you fat cunt.
Who the fuck was talking about useful apps?
We're talking about SUCCESSFUL apps you fat cunt.
green replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 43 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #299,653
@previous (Handel !khEOdtKF56)
Chill your tits. What is your problem? It may be successful, but it's a shit app and shit game.
Chill your tits. What is your problem? It may be successful, but it's a shit app and shit game.
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Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 56 seconds later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #299,654
@OP
No.
No.
Handel !khEOdtKF56 replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 46 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #299,656
@299,653 (green)
If you could stop being so stupid for two minutes you'd be doing us all a huge favour.
Who gives a fuck if it's a shit game (Which it isn't) no one is forcing you to buy it let alone play it.
If you could stop being so stupid for two minutes you'd be doing us all a huge favour.
Who gives a fuck if it's a shit game (Which it isn't) no one is forcing you to buy it let alone play it.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 48 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #299,657
@OP
It's retarded thinking because Android is only good for the mobile touch-interface market. Are you asking your question focusing only on the mobile market, or on the entire market including desktops and servers? If it's the latter, both you and the 'developers' are wrong.
It's retarded thinking because Android is only good for the mobile touch-interface market. Are you asking your question focusing only on the mobile market, or on the entire market including desktops and servers? If it's the latter, both you and the 'developers' are wrong.
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green replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later, 55 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #299,661
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 8 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #299,665
@299,657 (E)
I'm speaking with regard to the consumer market, not servers or enterprise apps.
I've reluctantly accepted mobile IS the future with respect to the consumer market. If you can't concede that point than I view your opinion as seriously uninformed. Mobile is growing at multiples of the desktop, and children's first exposure to an OS is almost universally to a mobile OS now. 5 year olds are using iPads. They're not using Windows or Ubuntu.
I'm speaking with regard to the consumer market, not servers or enterprise apps.
I've reluctantly accepted mobile IS the future with respect to the consumer market. If you can't concede that point than I view your opinion as seriously uninformed. Mobile is growing at multiples of the desktop, and children's first exposure to an OS is almost universally to a mobile OS now. 5 year olds are using iPads. They're not using Windows or Ubuntu.
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #299,674
@previous (A)
The only problem is that mobiles are restricted to, well, being mobile devices. They lack the power to do anything substantial past silly games, social networking or silly 'tools'. The document processing software for Android is less than adequate, and even if the software improves the interface to the devices has a long way to go before it's close to the usability of a mouse and keyboard.
Also, if you're referring to the consumer market then there isn't much arguing your point because pretty much all of our population will just stare at you blankly if you ask them what Linux is, so developing consumer Linux apps not for android means you're fucked, yep. Barely any consumers using Linux outside of Android.
The only problem is that mobiles are restricted to, well, being mobile devices. They lack the power to do anything substantial past silly games, social networking or silly 'tools'. The document processing software for Android is less than adequate, and even if the software improves the interface to the devices has a long way to go before it's close to the usability of a mouse and keyboard.
Also, if you're referring to the consumer market then there isn't much arguing your point because pretty much all of our population will just stare at you blankly if you ask them what Linux is, so developing consumer Linux apps not for android means you're fucked, yep. Barely any consumers using Linux outside of Android.
Handel !khEOdtKF56 replied with this 14 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #299,677
@299,661 (green)
> Admits angry birds isn't a shit game.
> Instantly becomes a casual gamer.
Perfect logic.
Does it upset you that Angry Birds is currently one of the most popular games in the world?
> Admits angry birds isn't a shit game.
> Instantly becomes a casual gamer.
Perfect logic.
Does it upset you that Angry Birds is currently one of the most popular games in the world?
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #299,678
@299,661 (green)
What's wrong with casual games anyway? They're good for killing time if you're in a waiting room or something. They fill a niche.
What's wrong with casual games anyway? They're good for killing time if you're in a waiting room or something. They fill a niche.
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advi !!3gpAcg/hF joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 18 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #299,683
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #299,685
@299,678 (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
I thought games were meant to be taken casually. They're games. I mean, if we start taking them seriously at what point do they stop being games at all and become serious business?
I thought games were meant to be taken casually. They're games. I mean, if we start taking them seriously at what point do they stop being games at all and become serious business?
advi !!3gpAcg/hF replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #299,688
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #299,689
@299,685 (A)
Yeah, that's true of all games mostly. Calling a game "casual" is just a way to catagorise it in comparison to other games.
Generally it applies to games that don't have much substance or depth (not necessarily a bad thing, a light-weight game can stand on one feature or gimmick) and are usually played on mobiles or Facebook.
Yeah, that's true of all games mostly. Calling a game "casual" is just a way to catagorise it in comparison to other games.
Generally it applies to games that don't have much substance or depth (not necessarily a bad thing, a light-weight game can stand on one feature or gimmick) and are usually played on mobiles or Facebook.
Ryan !!YBaRi3MXP joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 20 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,696
Wow Handel you're a mean girl :(
Ryan !!YBaRi3MXP double-posted this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,697
On topic: I've used and loved Android on my phones for about three years. I definitely think it's currently the most viable Linux option for programmers 99% of the time.
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,698
Ryan !!YBaRi3MXP replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,700
@previous (E)
I was gonna add that clause, then I thought about Linux' desktop popularity for the past 30+ years. Android desktop devices haven't really been made yet, but you bet that when they do, they'll see more desktop use in two years than Linux has since it came out.
I was gonna add that clause, then I thought about Linux' desktop popularity for the past 30+ years. Android desktop devices haven't really been made yet, but you bet that when they do, they'll see more desktop use in two years than Linux has since it came out.
advi !!3gpAcg/hF joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,712
@previous (Ryan !!YBaRi3MXP)
I'm not really sure about that, personally. Apple has been trying to add mobile-like features like Launchpad to its desktop operating system, and from what I've seen, the feedback is extremely negative; I also can't see Android working well on a desktop or laptop, especially since most of its software support is geared toward mobile devices.
I'm not really sure about that, personally. Apple has been trying to add mobile-like features like Launchpad to its desktop operating system, and from what I've seen, the feedback is extremely negative; I also can't see Android working well on a desktop or laptop, especially since most of its software support is geared toward mobile devices.
Handel !khEOdtKF56 replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,738
Ishikawa !g0GnGzaYbM joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,758
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Android master race.
I can live with this. Happily.
Android master race.
I can live with this. Happily.
squeegee !firstkPE1Q joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 27 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,766
mmhmm. "Angry Boids." nevah hoid ov em.
Ryan !!YBaRi3MXP replied with this 14 years ago, 2 hours later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,834
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 57 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #299,854
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 9 hours later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #300,046
Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 10 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #300,233
It's gonna get sued out of existence.