One of the biggest stories out of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit in Maui isn’t just about Qualcomm — it’s how Google is finally merging Android and ChromeOS to create a new operating system for computers. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed that it’s finally happening, and now, a Google exec has revealed when it’s happening, too.
It’s “something we’re super excited about for next year,” said Google’s Sameer Samat, head of Android Ecosystem, at the tail end of Qualcomm’s announcement keynote.
No, I’m not excited at all
I want Linux for Android devices, not Android for Linux devices.
Oh that’s why they want to block sideloading
So Linux, but not FOSS?
I’ll stick with Linux, thanks.
Android is Linux! ☝️🤓
/s
I know what you meant, just being a goober.
A goober, huh? A goofy goober, perhaps?
[insert GNU/Linux rant]
No one asked for this.
Why would I want Android on PC?
So they can show you hyper targeted ads, obviously.
Masochism and self hate, perhaps?
Maybe Android on PC won’t have Recall spyware like Windows, but then again just run Linux
Instead it has Google Services Spyware, and every app Spyware, and you’re not permitted root/admin access to block such things, unlike Windows.
Recall is completely removeable - or do you think a finance enterprise Risk Management would permit operational data to leave the premises?
Windows does not give you kernel level access. Its a black box of telemetry, same as google. Even Windows SSH was found to send user name and IP of server that you contact back to Windows HQ, thereby tracking ever users attempts to remote login to a server. That’s bad telemetry waiting to be abused by the US government.
Your only choice is Linux now
Imagine a world where they extend that new sideload rule to “android for pc”. Then they get pc manufacturers to start pushing arm procs instead of normal pc procs. Then all new arm computers come standard with “android for pc”, with a locked down bootloader. They become popular because of the tech illiterate who enjoy the fact their pc works the same as their phone. They take over the market with these android pc’s.
Then we long for the days of windows, and preloaded linux on new computers becomes even rarer. Remind me in 5 years when im right
Sounds like Macos 9 vs windows 95 all over again.
They won’t need to “extend” it if it is there from day 0.
They can’t even do android for tablets
Good luck Google. I’m already pissed that Microsoft is trying to spy on me on my computer - you think I’m gonna let you do that too now?
Why the f would a sane person would install and lose admin/root privileges on his pc/laptop.
Nope fuck android. Linux for life. Hell one day we’ll get BSDs too
Pass
If they think I’m going to purchase a computer that will become unsupported between 2-7 years from now and refuse to install the software I want to install, they’re insane.
I went through the hassle of getting Waydroid set up but i honestly dont see the point in having android on the desktop
Having used DEX quite a bit over the years, they’re going to have major software issues if they don’t get developers to make their apps desktop friendly.
- Many apps hate resizing.
- Sub-par keyboard and mouse support in lots of apps.
- UIs concieved to get by on small screens but don’t work well.
- Lightweight mobile versions that don’t hold up to their desktop counterparts
This could be good for a lot of casual users if they put the effort in to execute it well. It could also grow android tablet and phone sales. The idea of a single unified platform for desktop and mobile could be helpful for a lot of users. Especially if one device can do both.
