What Operating System is the iPad Going to Run?

Many have waited a number of years for the Applecomputer can only run one application at a time just
Tablet. Each announcement there was hope for thelike your iPhone. For some who enjoy multitasking
tablet and finally it has actually arrived. The iPad iswhile using a computer this is a big let down. Even
here. One thing that many are focused on now is thethe cheapest sub $200 netbooks running Linux can
operating system that it runs. Is it running a strippedhandle multiple applications at one time and that
down OSX or something else?hardware is quite a bit less powerful than what the
Those who were hoping to have a small tabletiPad has.
computer that was like your OSX operating systemOne can hope though since this is the first version.
might be a bit let down. The iPad is using a version ofThe desire from customers for multitasking through
the iPhone's operating system. Essentially it's a giantmultiple applications will surely push Apple to come
iPhone or more correctly iPod Touch since there is nowith with a solution. If not, it's possible that someone
phone feature. While this is somewhat understandablewill come up with a hack for the device. Jailbreaking
there is one huge missing piece.the iPad won't have as much problems as it is when
The big problem is that there is no multithreadingjailbreaking the iPhone because there is no chance of
technology. This means that your $500+ tabletlosing the phone capability.