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jgaiser · 12-17-2013, 03:51 PM

I'm a Linux user since sometime in 1992. I use Linux almost exclusively at home. And I'm still not sure what the Sgt. is talking about.

Android is open. Yes, there are proprietary versions, but I run Cygenomod on my B&N HD+. No need to work through any *holes*". Running 4.2 now. When I'm ready to upgrade to 4.3, I can and will.

There are *no* e-ink readers running Android. Most/all are running a linux flavor. E-ink readers are just that. A reader. No need for fancy OS.

So where exactly are you going with this? Sounds just like "Linux Rules" rant to me.

12-17-2013, 03:51 PM	#21
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	I'm a Linux user since sometime in 1992. I use Linux almost exclusively at home. And I'm still not sure what the Sgt. is talking about. Android is open. Yes, there are proprietary versions, but I run Cygenomod on my B&N HD+. No need to work through any holes". Running 4.2 now. When I'm ready to upgrade to 4.3, I can and will. There are no e-ink readers running Android. Most/all are running a linux flavor. E-ink readers are just that. A reader. No need for fancy OS. So where exactly are you going with this? Sounds just like "Linux Rules" rant to me.