Peek Developers Look To Community For Linux Port

Jul 13, 2009, 22:34 (0 Talkback[s])

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"If they’re smart, though, they will not stop at that. Instead, they could release the code of the port and invite people to build whatever they want out of the Peek.

"This would very quickly create a huge hacker community centered around the Peek, since, as I mentioned earlier, a full keyboard, a screen, and a cellular data connection is enough to tempt any hacker.

"Peek could then just sit back and stop worrying about the software. When someone released some solid code that added cool functionality, they could refine it and stick it in the Peek."

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