Why would I want this when I can just use OSX on the desktop ?

_khhm · on Jan 8, 2016

One big reason, at least for me: Because OS X is the least secure desktop OS - http://venturebeat.com/2015/12/31/software-with-the-most-vul...

I also enjoy the openness of Android and the fact that it works on a large variety of hardware.

In all seriousness though, if this works as well as their little launch video show it working, 2016 could REALLY be the year of desktop linux. 'This year / next year is the year of desktop linux!' is a long running joke, but this could really be it.

supercoder · on Jan 10, 2016

That's like saying I'd rather eat shit for breakfast because it's possible to get food poisoning from eggs.

Fastidious · on Jan 8, 2016

It will run on hardware other than Apple, for those who do not own an Apple computer. It will be "always on", similar to iOS. If you use Android on your phone, you will feel right at home.