epad/apad install

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red207pilot

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Hey all,
sorry for the noob-like question but no one i know has a clue about android.

I was thinking about buying a epad/apad tablet device.
it comes with android 2.1 but i understand 2.2 is much better. I have a few basic question about this whole thing.


1) is android a free OS like other linux distros (assuming andoid is a linux distro, which it looks like it is)

2) can i install android on a epad/apad like i would install any OS on any computer? UBS install i'm guessing.

3) (might be wrong forum but someone here might know) do these epad/apad device function in the same way any PC would, bios, looks for boot device, can dual boot, ect?


thanks for your time.
 
I bought an Epad to use for email, ebay and such while traveling. It was cheap so if TSA got it no big deal.
I gave it to my girlfriends kid. It only runs "Mobile apps" so even though I have a 10" screen it is limited in every way. Features are not available it does not have a real cash so every page (new or reload backpage) has to load like new. I have 1G ram and added a memory card but all that did was act like an external drive or the memory card on my crackberry.
I tried to load Linux and there is no ISO available at this time.
I got back from vacation and the kid gave it back, said he prefers his Ipod and cell phone to check email since it was faster and easier to navigate.
I will leave it in the closet for a while and see if a Linux loader show up. If not then I'll just put it on Craigslist.
My suggestion is see if you can use a friends for a day before you buy one or get a full one running Windows(can't believe I said that) or just buy the base Ipad at Walmart for 699. Good luck
 
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