Topic: Will a Linux Pad Ever Exist?

[sam]

A lot of people, including me, want one but will a true Linux Pad computer ever exist? I've seen some intriguing prototypes over the years and none more interesting than the Freescale Smartbook but will any of them ever go into mass production? Freescale has the best chance of any that I've seen so far but should it go into production, will it pose any real competition for Apple's iPad? I also have said that I didn't think Apple would ever produce such an animal and, if they did, it would be too expensive for your typical consumer. With the consumer release of the Apple iPad just a breath away, I have to admit that I was wrong about the Apple one. A Linux Pad is, however, a different story.

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[Simon]

I can't see them going into mass production, but can't Linux be installed on any Windows pad?

[sam]

yeah it can and a make... but native support for the multi-touch as apple has isn't quite there.