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[tmyinc]

So it has been a rumor that Samsung may be veering away from Android in the future. I have thrown out the name "Tizen" a few times so I figured I would elaborate on it a little.

You've probably never heard of Tizen, but the companies behind it are some of the most recognizable brands in the tech industry.

Tizen draws its heritage from the likes of Nokia and Intel through their aborted MeeGo initiative, as well as Samsung Electronics, Verizon Wireless, and Vodaphone through the LiMo Foundation. Now it's under the direct control of Samsung and Intel, two companies steering the development of an operating system that claims to be more open and customizable than Android.

One of my questions was about there claim about being more customizable then Android. Is that really possible? Also I see 2 big hitters combined here...Samsung and Intel. What persuasion will that have in the determination of the OS that Samsung will continue to run?

Samsung is understandably in a position where it really needs to make sure it isn’t too dependent on another partner, like Google. If Google were to take Android down a path that Samsung didn’t agree with, for instance, it wouldn’t hurt to have a backup plan. This is obviously speculation for something that won’t happen for another several years, so no one should worry about the Galaxy S IV running something other than our beloved Android. But if Samsung did launch a competing OS and app ecosystem, would any of you give it a chance?

Via: TalkAndroid & Cnet

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[orateam]

Absolutely would give it a chance. Not because it's samsung but because we should be open minded about everything. 10 years ago i thought the world revolved around WinMobile and thought the ipod was a sales gimimick to lure people to buy macs. 8 years ago I thought the Blackberry was the future of smartphones and communication devices. 5 years ago i thought the world revolved around the iPhone and Android was just another failing Google project. Now I'm more open to change since it's obvious that all things change.

[BytecodeMe]

No, I wouldn't even try it out unless there is overlord developer support. Cm/AOKP/PA/CNA/Liquid won't move to Tizen. When searching "Tizen development" there is nothing but articles and official Tizen resources. When searching "Android development" XDA is the 6th result. No development, no nerd support, no support in general. Tizen will fail, like Windows mobile. Plus Tizen is still a young unrefined operating system AND an Android rip off.

\harsh opinion

[snives]

I'm willing to give anything a try, but I will never give anyone slack. Being 'first' or being the 'newest' doesn't matter to me. I'll use whatever setup offers the list of features I want at that time, where I can expect future development (ideally not reliant on a carrier or company building device specific), with security I can trust, and preferably open source. If they can offer a system that can compete with the very robust and versatile Android, the 'brain death doesn't prevent you from using me' iOS, or the wonders of Ubuntu's potential then I would love to have one to play with.

[osnoozeo]

I'm hoping for them to add ubunto stuff to android. They should take all the best features from all

[orateam]

I think a pure linux mobile distro would be the most adoptable. With an already established following, a mascot (penguin), and parts of all smartphone OS's running it, they would get a big following. If i'm Samsung, i design a linux mobile and make it public.

[raul4916]

I have to agree with orateam
I thought that blackberry and iPhone would take over the world for a "long long long....long time." Even I was getting lured by the iPhone. But, somehow I decided to get the DROID Bionic. I believe that was the best choice. That was the key to unlock myself from Apple and being able to see what is really going on. I will for sure try Tizen out, because you never know if it will be good. But if they really want to come out they have to make it meet the same requirements and show greater difference than Android and Apple have shown otherwise it will be just like Windows phone