The Spark: Rumored Open-Source $260 Tablet will Run Linux
By Rob Scott
February 3, 2012
February 3, 2012
- We may soon see a 7-inch Linux-based slate built around open-source software, possibly making it a viable alternative for developers and users who want something different than proprietary software.
- “Announced by leading KDE hacker Aaron Seigo on his blog, it’s called the Spark, and it uses the community-driven spin-off of MeeGo called Mer as its OS, with KDE’s cool Plasma Active user interface over the top,” reports Digital Trends.
- It’s expected to sell for about $260 and feature a 1Ghz ARM processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory.
- “It’s obviously not for everyone, but if you want an open device loaded with free software, that’s yours to do whatever you like with, then it’s likely to be exactly what you’re after,” suggests the post. “The Spark’s bootloader isn’t locked, so you’re free to install any alternative operating system and any apps too.”
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