Google also plans to opensource the mobile applications, so independent developers can build their own versions, or other services with random numbers.

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The panel at OpenSource World also tackled the topic of how to spur greater interest in Linux, and crushed the dreams of many attendees who believe in the Field of Dreams approach: get Linux machines into retailers and demand will come.

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