Jeremy Visser wrote:
On 2/02/12 20:42, Rod Butcher wrote:
Are there any things they can't do or can't connect to/interface with,
which other proprietary systems can ?
Not really, all there are lots of things it can't do that an open system
can.
Like logging in as root. Or, y'know, compiling the whole OS from source.
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Given the issues with Battery life, seems there is some scope for tuning
either customised/personal/individual or across the op system. I expect,
things like the WiFi are hungry and even leaving the OS running, while you
wait for a phone call.
I expect another thing to consider is Chrome/Google Docs on Android vs
Safari/Dropbox(Apple's offering???) on IPAD. Any comments?
Thinking out loud, has anyone played with 4G(LTE) or dual/band smartphones
- do such things exist?
With regard to coverage - I have used Virgin/Optus Broadband (3G) for a few
years (ever since the I-Burst Wireless Network was shut down) and Vodaphone
(2G) mobile telephone since 1996 - their coverage has improved over the years.
Telstra has better coverage eg west coast of Tasmania - actually most of
Tasmania except Launceston and Hobart and probably the highway between the
two. I haven't done a pricing check recently, but Telstra was also more
expensive. So, it is a balance, whether you share the cost with more
customers or pay for more exclusive access.
Marghanita
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