Spark: The first free-software, Linux tablet is on its way

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  1. vasa1

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    http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-sour...-on-its-way/10255?alertspromo=&tag=nl.rSINGLE

     
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    What about Google Nexus and custom firmware? Still nice to see this though.
     
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    technically while it is open it does come with a locked bootloader. I don't think this one requires any special unlocking. It reminds me of the Nokia N900. Awesome phone, you don't need to hack anything - you want root? just type: sudo gainroot and you got it. That's how a real OpenSource phone SHOULD work. It's also why I can't wait for ubuntu mobile (and inevitably all of the other distros hopping on afterwards, like Mint and Fedora). Android is a great platform but for those who really love linux we want more :D Like what meego could have been. I must say this Spark looks like a good start.
     
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