Alibaba poses a threat to Android?

Alibaba, not to be mistaken with the one and his 40 thieves, is a Chinese Internet giant best known for its online superstore. My friend just emailed me this, for the information of others, as I have yet to own a smart phone, being either not smart enough or cannot afford one...

"China overtaking US soon as World's No. 1 economic power, is now endeavouring to be amongst the top in OSes.

Woh, able to run Android apps as well. Good for us Androidites... I'm acceptable to new interesting software. Always be versatile and learn anything new - Android, Meego, Aliyun, Windows 8, Linux, etc.

If AliBaba's devices are reasonably priced, and available here in M'sia, am game to try Aliyun out. Gotta upgrade my dataplan further, first."

http://www.androidmeup.com/articles/android-to-face-new-cloud-based-competition

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