ZDNet Recommends Linux

[Ian Malone]

On 12 April 2013 06:01, Tim <ignored_mailbox at yahoo.com.au> wrote:

> poma:
> >> Lately half of the off topic threads ends with some sort of a mobile
> >> agenda. :)
> >> Is it really so attractive, or is it just a good job of marketing. :)
>
>
> David:
> > Perhaps a sign of the times?  :-)
> >
> > And no I could not replace my desktop with a handheld. But... I can do
> > one heck of a lot more of my 'away from my desk' business with my
> > smartphone than just make phone calls.
>
> Most of the time that I see someone playing with their $500 smart phone,
> it's just a toy, or a music player.  Business users are about the only
> ones who actually use it as a tool.
>
>
Maps, train timetables, email on the go, just of the top of my head. I've
resisted getting one for quite some time, but it's becoming persuasive. I
find tablets less so.

> Touch screen type of interfaces, don't work on non-touch screen devices,
> and are a bad interface for desktop or laptops.  And the usual
> interfaces that go along with them are appalling for multi-tasking.

This is spot on.


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imalone
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