The document discusses Android's potential impact on netbooks. It provides an overview of Android as an open source operating system and ecosystem. Several examples are given of netbooks already running Android, including models from HP, Acer, and Lemote. Customized versions of Android have been developed by companies like ThunderSoft to optimize the user interface for netbooks. The document concludes that while Android's impact may be greater in Asia initially, tablets are expected to drive more usage in the US.

1. Android’s Impact on NetbooksMike DemlerDIGDIASan Francisco, CAMay 20101

2. Android’s Impact on NetbooksAgendaWhat is Android?A Brief Tour of the Android Software StackEnabling Applications Beyond SmartphonesExamples of Android in NetbooksConclusionsSan Francisco, CAMay 20102

3. What is Android?A robot in the form of a human being?Applications for smartphones?A user interface?An OS for connected devices?An ecosystem?All of the above.San Francisco, CAMay 20103

4. Android’s OriginsGoogle buys AndroidFounded by Andy Rubin, now Google VP Engineering Open Handset Alliance formedAnnouncing the development of AndroidOriginally 34 membersSemiconductors, H/W, S/W, wireless operatorsNow 71 membersGoogle announces Android Open Source Project.

5. Open Handset AllianceSan Francisco, CAMay 20105

6. Android Open Source ProjectThe first free, open source, fully customizable mobile platform.Licensed by Apache 2.0: Use and modify, develop proprietary features.A complete software stackAn operating system, middleware, and key mobile applications. APIs for third-party application development.San Francisco, CAMay 20106

7. Android: The Operating SystemBuilt on Linux 2.6.24But Android is NOT Linux.Linux provides a proven open-source foundation.“Enhanced” for mobile devices.Optimizations:Multiprocessing with IPC.Minimize memory requirements.More aggressive power management to conserve battery life.San Francisco, CAMay 20107

8. Android LibrariesBuilt for mobile applicationsCustomized “Bionic” libcBSD license allows keeping enhancements proprietary.Supports multi-processing with small memory footprint.H/W abstraction layer outside of kernel for proprietary devices.WebKit (Safari) for browsing.Open GL 3D graphicsNative A/V codecsCan be replaced with H/W accelerators.San Francisco, CAMay 20108

9. Android in OperationEach application runs in its own process.Provides security.Optimized ‘Dalvik’ VMAddresses limitations of mobile vs. desktop computing.Designed to run applications efficiently with limited memory and CPU resources.San Francisco, CAMay 20109

10. Android ApplicationsApplications are generally written in Java (blue boxes).But compiled for Dalvik.Basic Android applications are part of the package.Other Google apps require OEM agreement; i.e. MapsAll applications run at the same priority.All built-in apps can be replaced or enhanced.San Francisco, CAMay 201010

11. The Android Application MarketAndroid marketNow >50,000 appsApps must pass the “Compatibility Test Suite”Google’s App Store does not support non-smartphone devices Apps can be pre-installed by manufacturers or through 3rd party sitesSan Francisco, CAMay 201011For a comprehensive, up-to-date list of the thousands of titles that are available, you will need to view Android Market on a handset.

12. Advantages of AndroidCost: free.Openness: copy, use, modify, retain IP.EcosystemGoogleSemiconductors, S/W, app developers, CE manufacturers.vs. Linux: a complete software stack.“Linux is kind of like going to NAPA Auto Parts and trying to leave with an automobile… Android fixes that problem.”TI’s George Martin at ESC Silicon Valleyvs. Windows: not limited to Intel processors.San Francisco, CAMay 201012

13. Android & Embedded Processors- Beyond SmartphonesProcessor cores for mobile applicationsARM: Solution Center for Android - SCAMIPS: MIPSandroid.orgIntegrated Application ProcessorsQualcomm Snapdragon (Nexus-One, HTC Incredible, etc.)TI OMAP (Motorola DROID)Samsung (Moment)NvidiaTegraMarvell ArmadaFreescaleIntel AtomSan Francisco, CAMay 201013

14. Android in Netbooks- HP/Compaq AirLife 100“Compaq touch experience” powered by Android™Customized for larger screenQualcomm Snapdragon™ QSD8250™ chipsetIntegrated 3G mobile broadbandGSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA1 GHz CPU & 600 MHz DSP3D graphics & HD videoSold only through TelefónicaSan Francisco, CAMay 201014

15. Android in Netbooks- Acer Aspire® One D250-1613Dual-boot with Microsoft WindowsIntel® Atom™ N280 ProcessorIntel announced porting of Android at IDF-BeijingAndroid on Intel Atom is the application processor for Google TVSan Francisco, CAMay 201015

16. Android in Netbooks- LemoteYeeLoong 8089MIPS-Based Loongson processorJoint venture with Chinese Institute of Computing Technologies“The world's first laptop that contains completely free software”Objective to develop a scalable computer architecture.San Francisco, CAMay 201016

17. Android in Netbooks- ThunderSoftAndroid netbook solutions:Added multi-window, drag & drop UI.Supports mouse and cursor.Modified browser: multi-tab.H/W acceleration for 3D graphics, HD video playback.ARM processorsQualcommTI OMAPFreescaleSan Francisco, CAMay 201017

18. Android’s Impact on NetbooksSummaryAndroid is an open and rapidly expanding ecosystem.OHA spawned the Open Embedded Software Foundation.Netbook applications are beginning to be introduced.Expected impact will be greatest in Asia.Bigger impact in U.S. will be Android-based tablets.San Francisco, CAMay 201018

19. For More Information“The Android Invasion”See my reports at www.digdia.com:Discount to attendeesEmail me at mike.demler@digdia.comAlso see my blog:The World Is AnalogFollow me on Twitter: MikeDemlerSan Francisco, CAMay 2010