Amazon Building its Own Linux-Based OS to Replace Android
Amazon Building its Own Linux-Based OS to Replace Android
Amazon is reportedly working on its own Linux-based OS to replace Android on its Fire TVs, smart displays, and other non-tablet devices. —What's that?
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Nice! And they will probably differentiate from the competition by allowing GPL applications and sideloading, and having a total control for your privacy and no tracking, right?
Right?
264 0 ReplyIn the beginning? Sure. Later? Well, you know, security and all, think of the kids!
62 0 ReplyAnd the grannies!
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Yeah and maybe Bezos will finally allow his workers to have bathroom breaks
41 0 ReplyCheck out these great special offers in GPL applications and sideloading!
18 0 ReplyProbably will just be more like their own flavor of Android where they lock down the OS and insert all kinds of malware.
4 0 ReplyLol
3 0 ReplyI know there's sarcasm here, but the article did state an sdk will be available so apps need ported.
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