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AdminTeam: UEFI typo

2016-03-23T10:54:43Z

UEFI typo

AdminTeam: Revised last question with few clarifications

2016-03-23T10:52:07Z

Revised last question with few clarifications

AdminTeam: Device support statements revised for Lollipop

2016-03-23T10:49:36Z

Device support statements revised for Lollipop

AdminTeam: Download details

2016-03-23T10:46:34Z

Download details

AdminTeam at 09:07, 2 March 2016

2016-03-02T09:07:33Z

AdminTeam: Surface Pro

2016-03-02T09:06:13Z

Surface Pro

AdminTeam: Several changes

2016-03-02T09:04:23Z

Several changes

AdminTeam at 21:03, 10 September 2015

2015-09-10T21:03:19Z

AdminTeam at 15:27, 15 February 2015

2015-02-15T15:27:59Z

AdminTeam at 15:27, 15 February 2015

2015-02-15T15:27:05Z

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 ===== '''Does Console OS require UEFI?''' =====
-Yes. We only support UEFI-compliant systems. Most PCs built since the Windows 7 exclusively use UEFI for firmware.
+Yes. We only support UEFI-compliant systems. Most PCs built since the Windows 7 era exclusively use UEFI for firmware.
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 ===== '''What multiple display support does Console OS have?''' =====

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 Our [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mmv/console-os-dual-boot-android-remastered-for-the-pc Kickstarter backers] '''overwhelmingly voted''' that we focus resources on getting to Android 5.0, Lollipop. Our original plan to develop Console OS Pro alongside Console OS, was disrupted by the announcement of Lollipop after our Kickstarter campaign had been unveiled.
-As we noted during our Kickstarter, we may have to change the feature set significantly - we are, after all, the first OS ever funded by Kickstarter. When Intel (mid-development) decided to discontinue Android-IA for PC hardware, we had to make changes to keep Console OS alive.
+As we noted clearly in the risk/changes section of our original Kickstarter, we may have to change the feature set significantly - we are, after all, the first OS ever funded by Kickstarter.
 One change that we made was consolidating Console OS Standard & Pro into just one product - Console OS. We also made it fully [[Source Code|open-source]] at the same time.
-In the long run, we expect official builds of Console OS to have non-annoying advertising, similar to some of the features in other modern operating systems. As a result, we expect to make the "Pro" version of Console OS an ad-free experience.
+In the long run, we expect official builds of Console OS to have non-invasive advertising, similar to some of the features in other modern operating systems (like Windows 10). As a result, we expect to make the "Pro" version of Console OS an ad-free experience.
 These changes ensure we can keep making Console OS, on our new path forward as an open-source project.
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 One of the things that makes Android work so well on your phone, or your tablet, is that Android is engineered per-device. Others have tried a lot of ways to work around that. Usually using techniques that don't work too well... emulation or homebrew tactics.
-What we're doing is tuning Android to work with specific devices, while also maintaining guidelines and hardware support for other systems at the same time. The PC industry is moving to iconic devices, the number of different makes/models of 2-in-1's, PC Tablets, laptops, and desktops has dropped significantly over the past few years.
+We're focused on making sure our Android experience is the best one possible, on each and every device we target.
-We're focused on making sure our Android experience is the best one possible, on each and every device we target.
+That doesn't however mean your device can't run Console OS, it probably means we just haven't tested it yet.
 See the [[Devices]] section and specifics on each device that we target. You can also visit our [[Unsupported Systems]] page for specifics on devices we have not targeted or certified for Console OS.
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 ===== '''Does Console OS require UEFI?''' =====
-Yes. We only support UEFI-compliant systems.
+Yes. We only support UEFI-compliant systems. Most PCs built since the Windows 7 exclusively use UEFI for firmware.
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 ===== '''What multiple display support does Console OS have?''' =====

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 ====='''How can I download Console OS?'''=====
-See [[Obtaining Console OS]] for current details.
+Console OS is now open to all! See [[Obtaining Console OS]] or just jump to [https://account.console.com.co account.console.com.co] to sign up and get your free account.
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 ===== '''What about Macintosh?''' =====
-We have begun some preliminary support, but we only suggest it for early adopters at this time. See the [[Devices]] section for details about currently supported devices.
+As of Lollipop, we now support Console OS with USB flash drive booting. We do not support installing it to your internal hard drive or solid state drive currently.
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 ====='''Will you support Surface™ RT, Windows™ RT, and other ARM devices?''' =====
 Console OS is currently focused on enhancing Android for x86 devices. Additionally, Microsoft's restrictions on the Windows RT device platform prohibit the development of Android for any Windows ARM-based device.
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 ===== '''Why not use a virtual machine like VirtualBox or VMWare?''' =====
-Our competitive [http://consoleos.com/#comparison-chart product comparison chart] starts to explain. Manufacturer-grade Android like Console OS cannot be delivered inside a virtual machine.
+Because it doesn't work well. Android requires a real GPU, and even with GPU emulation, there is a significant performance penalty - on both basic and advanced apps. Moreover, Android has committed to technologies like Vulcan that require direct GPU access.
 Modern Android relies on the GPU - and virtualizing an Android GPU makes it impossible to scale Android properly, and deliver a true PC-quality experience. This is why no Android VM today can handle things like OpenGL ES 3, and why Console OS can with dual-boot.
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 ====='''What is the status of Console OS Pro?'''=====
 Our [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mmv/console-os-dual-boot-android-remastered-for-the-pc Kickstarter backers] '''overwhelmingly voted''' that we focus resources on getting to Android 5.0, Lollipop. Our original plan to develop Console OS Pro alongside Console OS, was disrupted by the announcement of Lollipop after our Kickstarter campaign had been unveiled.
-Currently we expect to ship Console OS releases atop Lollipop in the first quarter of next year. We will then begin to offer Console OS Pro features to Kickstarter backers. Kickstarter backers will still get free upgrades for life to Pro features, and will get first access to them as they are released.
+As we noted during our Kickstarter, we may have to change the feature set significantly - we are, after all, the first OS ever funded by Kickstarter. When Intel (mid-development) decided to discontinue Android-IA for PC hardware, we had to make changes to keep Console OS alive.
-While we are releasing KitKat-based builds of Console OS to the public, Kickstarter backers also have access to our Lollipop Technical Previews.
+These changes ensure we can keep making Console OS, on our new path forward as an open-source project.
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 ===== '''Where is the Community Forum?''' =====
-Right here: [http://forums.consoleos.com/ http://forums.consoleos.com]
+Right here: [http://forums.console.com.co/ http://forums.console.com.co]
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	Currently we expect to ship Console OS releases atop Lollipop in the first quarter of next year. We will then begin to offer Console OS Pro features to Kickstarter backers. Kickstarter backers will still get free upgrades for life to Pro features, and will get first access to them as they are released.		Currently we expect to ship Console OS releases atop Lollipop in the first quarter of next year. We will then begin to offer Console OS Pro features to Kickstarter backers. Kickstarter backers will still get free upgrades for life to Pro features, and will get first access to them as they are released.
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		+	While we are releasing KitKat-based builds of Console OS to the public, Kickstarter backers also have access to our Lollipop Technical Previews.

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