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Users / Re: Android Orbiter

« on: November 18, 2009, 06:10:13 pm »

I've been a member for a while but I have never posted so here goes.....

I am not a developer, I am a register nurse who is learning *nix quickly so forgive me if some of the things I say seem amiss.  I love the idea of LinuxMCE and will be implementing it very soon.  Since I am not a developer, I thought I would contribute by documenting my process/progress and advertise as much as possible.  I can't code (yet) but I am no leach either and will document, document, document or whatever else I can do to contribute.

That being said, here is my two cents:  I have been riding the fence for some time about Android vs IPhone.  I'd love to see the Android take over because of its true openess if nothing else.  It doesn't have the market share today, but I feel as though it could capture it in the near future.  Plus all of the other devices that it'll potentially run on.  So, I would love to see LinuxMCE make use of the Android OS! 

Again, since I am not a developer (nor a leach), I can and will contribute financially to this effort.  I am not made of money so don't get any ideas about future projects when I say this but,.......I'll give $100 toward this effort and look into getting/shipping an unlocked device for a worthy developer sometime later if it hasn't happened already.

I have to wait till November too because of personal reasons and wanting to wait for the new release of Android, but hey, that's right around the corner!

Skates

I could have written this post myself with the exception of being an RN. I have an iPhone, but I can't believe how quickly Android has taken hold of the Smart Phone market!!! Skates, I absolutely agree that Android is the better fit because it is an open platform. I have never felt comfortable with how restricted the iPhone is...even the jailbroken versions. I'll pledge another $100 to whomever is responsible for getting a fully functioning Orbiter on the Android interface. I want to contribute more than just my $$, but I have other commitments at the moment. I am so eager to be a part of this community, and I think that getting an orbiter that can unlock all the functionality of LinuxMCE on a popular smartphone interface is a vital component to its future success! I believe Android will bridge across every Wireless provider, and soon! That makes it the best candidate at being available to the largest audience. It could even be the death knell for Symbian, Palm, and even Windows Mobile...at least as they currently reside as closed source and $$. I'm not arguing against the iPhone just yet, it is going to be around for a very long time, and hopefully Jobs lets it off its leash.

I have followed this forum for awhile now, and I have to give a respectful thanks to the small group of dedicated developers who have put so much time and effort into this project (you know who you are). I admire your immense efforts!

I want to start digging into the code, and I have planned to tie off my loose ends to my current commitments in order to become a contributor to this effort, and even starting a local club (or support group) in my area. Long live LinuxMCE!!!

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Users / Re: I need your help, to continue fdeveloping.

« on: July 29, 2009, 11:17:26 pm »

This will be my first post.

I have messed around with MythTV for quite some time, and I am ready to bring it to the next level with LinuxMCE. The only thing I see missing is an orbiter that not only integrates well with LinuxMCE, but with my life in general.

I think there is an incredibly strong argument for implementing an iphone orbiter. I have an iphone, and I can say without a doubt that it is the most impressive piece of integrated technology I have ever witnessed. Of course it is tightly controlled by Apple, which leads me to believe it is the reason behind its lack of implementation here in the LinuxMCE environment.

BUT! Look at the dominance of the iphone, and on a crappy network like AT$T!!! Man they suck...anyway, if you develop an iphone orbiter, my honest opinion is that you will see support come out of the woodworks in droves. I know I would be hooked. The android version would be compelling, but just not ready for world domination...yet. Windows Mobile is clunky, and would hurt your impression of a seamless interface, BIG TIME.

iphone will continue to dominate, and when it is let off the AT$T leash, it will be unstoppable. It is in every major market, and has a readily available way to distribute apps seemlessly. Its interface is perfect for this application. OK, you've brought me to this point..... PLEASE!!!! PRETTY PLEASE!!!! 

I have $50 for development,although I think it is worth much more, but because I think there are plenty of people waiting for someone to commit to this, I'm confident you would get your financing for this project. If you put together some sort of Paypal holding, where the work required has to be confirmed before payment, I would contribute my part, certainly. Why not give it a try? You have a "starving" developer, lets throw em a bone for an awesome contribution like an iphone orbiter!!!