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Mubarak announced the appointment of Omar Suleiman as his vice president Saturday, a move the BBC says Mubarak likely hoped would show Egyptians he is ready to embrace reform. 

But few believe he is serious.

"All people are against this president and his government and its corruption," said Yumla, a student. "It's rubbish. We don't want it any more and we won't go home until he goes."

So, what will happen if he does go?

Reuters reports Mubarak's actions indicate he is thinking about that question:

Mubarak's decision to pick Suleiman gave a clear indication that the Egyptian leader understands the magnitude of the social and political upheaval that has gripped his country. 

Five days of unrest have forced Mubarak to make the long-delayed move of picking a deputy, signalling that his days in power may be numbered and that he may not run in a presidential election scheduled for September.

Many wonder who Mubarak's predecessor will be since it is unlikely that Gamal, his son who has long been thought will succeed Mubarak, could assume power.

The BBC suggests the opposition party will take control:

Years of suppression in Egypt have left a fractious opposition, often divided by personal and ideological rivalries.

If there were free and fair elections, it is widely expected that the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood would win.

Officially illegal, but largely tolerated, it is the most well-organised opposition movement with a network of thousands of grassroots members.

The BBC goes on to offer the names of three people who could take over for Mubarak: former United Nations leader Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the Arab League Amr Moussa, and Vice President Suleiman.

Read more from Reuters here and the BBC here.