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2017-03-22 12:28:49 +0200
uhuhuhu ?!?!? Why this is relevant? Just because Sailfish OS in about 85% of code is former Linux MeeGo, and both as Linux are general purpose operating system. That means Sailfish OS can be used as laptop/desktop/netbook as good as with a mobile. BTW see for Lenovo product https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenovo_IdeaPad_S100 which was in sell with MeeGo as primary and native OS. So your remarks like "why it is relevant" and "the only product is Sailfish" says only that you are not quite aware what means that Sailfish OS is the full Linux of general purpose, and can be used in various devices like above mentioned laptops, desktops, netbooks and also IVI, smart TV, smartwatches, navigations, house goods, intelligent buildings, educational tools, scientific calculators or AI etc.etc. - endless possibilities. I as a customer would buy such a Sailfish laptop, and would be very happy to have set of mobile+tablet+laptop (+ eventually smartwatch), all with Sailfish OS. Why this is so strange for you? I hope with China Sailfish consortium and Russian consortium such devices will be in sell pretty soon - the only question is will they be with standard Sailfish or something twisted in unacceptable manner. IMHO of course.
Just think: China and Russia want Sailfish OS as primary national OS and will have it only on mobiles? Will they use no desktops or other devices then mobiles, especially in governmental institutions? Really, do you believe in something like that?
I also think, that because of that above, Jolla ought to have a proposal for them of OS ready (I mean here ready for further adaptations with details, but not ready to use as final version) for laptop/desktop. Also to assure they will follow a standard established by Sailfish OS, what will reduce costs of incompatibilities in different solutions, even when there will be variants and modifications. And also will allow easier upgrading of OS in future, what will be an advantage of following the path of the standard Sailfish OS. That will prevent a general mess and in general a mess, and save a lots of problems for all sides interested in. Preventing against problems in design phase and in prototype phase is about 1000% cheaper then efforts to repair problems in already manufactured and/or delivered products.
And frankly: now I would buy Lenovo IdeaPad S100 with Sailfish immediately, if only a price would be reasonable. Or Jolla Tablet.