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>>iBelie+(OP)
This is nice, but what problem does it solve? Mobile and Desktop operating systems solve different issues on their own.

Ubuntu tried this - how'd that go?

Second issue is: how do I use it? How can I install it on MY devices?

I'm all for privacy and I want to is it, just seems like a dream and it will never come to fruition

>>dcdevi+I3
> This is nice, but what problem does it solve?

It solves a _development_ problem, in that it reduces the amount of work needed to allow an application to reach a larger number of devices. Basically the same reason for things like React Native and PWAs.

> Ubuntu tried this - how'd that go?

So because someone else failed at solving a particular problem in a particular way previously, we should simply give up on it?

>>joekri+97
It solves a _development_ problem

I think the GP meant to ask "what problem does this solve for end users?" It's hard to market to consumers if your primary differentiator is only useful to developers.

>>chongl+W8
When I was typing that comment, I was actually going to elaborate on this point, but decided not to for brevity.

The reality is, if a developer can generate greater reach, it gives more options to the consumer. And so in that regard it does solve a problem for the end user - they have more software options to choose from. Perhaps there is more competition, which I think we can all probably agree is good for users.

>>joekri+3a
Sure, I get that it's important for your product to attract developers in order to present a thriving software ecosystem to the users. It is, but the users don't care how you do it. So marketing developer-centric features to end users is a waste of time and money.