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Re:Firefox OS challenges the closed mobile ecosystems by josefresco on Wednesday December 19, 2012 @10:06AM (#4942858)
A truly open 'anything' means that fragmentation is neither good nor bad, and implementations of this open thing can exist on an island (unable to upgrade).

Truly open might be messy and a little scary for some people but it means that diversity and open access can thrive.

Android only goes part way towards this idea while still trying to maintain control and influence over several key (money making) parts (I don't blame them). This hybrid approach to being open however doesn't sit well with all users.

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Re:Firefox OS challenges the closed mobile ecosystems by greggman on Wednesday December 19, 2012 @12:44PM (#4943706)
Fragmentation has killed android for developers In china. Instead of one platform to target there are grater than 30 each with their own Apis, quirks, bugs and markets.

Instead of spending time making apps you spend time porting.

Each modified version also has its own proprietary market.

My question is, how will Firefox OS prevent this same problem with a 100% open system

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