DISQUS

Sean · 11 months ago

The enthusiast in me would want to try Linux/Android. The experienced user in me would never install either. Apple's software and hardware integration and my appreciation for the way they allow me to devote so litttle attention to my devices has won out as I have gotten older.

Bassguy · 11 months ago

Under no circumstance would I ever put another operating system on the iPhone. I understand the "Doing it to see if it can be done" angle, but anything else seems crazy to me.

I feel the same way about OSX86. I understand that people want to see if they can do it, but it has little-to-no practical use.

macgasm · 11 months ago

I think it could be very practical in a number of scenarios. If you had the ability to build your own OS for corporate purposes, the iPhone could become quite the device.

Bassguy · 11 months ago

Unless Steve Jobs makes an about-face, the iPhone will continue to be locked down. So the only way one can load a new OS is through hackery.

As we know from the keynotes, businesses can distribute apps using ad-hoc without having to be approved by Apple. Needs can be met through app development. If your problem can't be solved by an app, is making a whole new OS for a cracked piece of hardware going to be your solution?

Can you think of anything specifically that couldn't just be handled through ad-hoc app distribution within a business?