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Message #01848
Re: Desktop mode, convergence and laptop docks
Hi,
On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 6:27 AM, <folabiklan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Your questions are not really for the development mailing lists.
>
I kindy disagree because although we don't have code for it right now, it's
important for developers to know the predicted scope and workings of this
mechanism.
> The wiki has this information, the promotional videos too.
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I couldn't find such technical information on how desktop mode switching is
going to work. Would you mind pointing me out to specific resources? As I
have said, I searched the wiki and could not find it.
> And by the way, the development curve has not advanced to the stage where
> desktop convergence is front burner. For example MIR is the base for
> convergence and its not even at alpha or beta release yet. The roadmap says
> convergence is scheduled for 2014!!
>
I understand that, but at least it should be wel planned, including its
workings.
> As for your devices, like I said, the wiki has the requirements for
> devices, kindly read it. If your device meets up with the minimum
> requirements, the next hurdle is having someone port the OS to that device.
>
This does not answer what I asked. I am not worried about requirements,
rather to understand if desktop mode will be restricted to devices with
screen-out or not.
Regards,
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Cláudio "Patola" Sampaio
IRC: ptl - Yahoo: patolaaa
Campinas, SP - Brazil.
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