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axxxr
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The Neo1973 is a feature-rich smartphone with a touch-screen interface, a 266 MHz processor and a built-in GPS module, all running on an entirely open platform called OpenMoko.
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Making its official U.S.debut at CES, the Neo1973 (built by FIC, a prominent Taiwanese electronics manufacturer) is a feature-rich smartphone with a touch-screen interface, a 266 MHz processor and a built-in GPS module, all running on an entirely open platform called OpenMoko. "Open" meaning its source code is available to anyone, clearing the way for the world's millions of Linux programmers to create applications for the phone applications which will be made freely available to non-geeks via an intuitive application manager.It's similar to the way the Nokia 770,managed to leverage a community of programmers to ensure exciting feature additions long after most similarly aged devices had become obsolete.
So not only will Neo1973 users have their choice of GSM carriers, they will also be able to run exactly the types of applications they want. Only need Internet-based apps like a web browser, RSS reader and email,No problem. Rather turn your phone into a portable media machine, complete with an eBook reader and video player Just grab the apps you need, all for free. It's an exciting concept for the mobile market, one which has historically valued locked-down control over an easy user experience. Look for that to start changing when the Neo1973 becomes available next month. www.openmoko.com
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Aware
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Brilliant! Been waiting for this........it offers superb possibilities! 
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martint235
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I agree. In principle this sounds really good! I've been a bit disappointed with the development of software for the P990 so far, with an open source base this could be much better supported. Problem is when will the phone arrive in the Uk and how much will it cost? |
DarkKrypt
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lets revive this thread shall we?:)
think about it the dev version on costs 300u.s dollars thats cheap.
i was going to purchase one this week but im rusty on my linux/java and they sold out the last of them 
well since the Fic Neo1973 will nearly be out ill post my few links here
http://www.openmoko.com/
^main site
http://www.openmoko.org/
^dev site
http://projects.openmoko.org/
http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/
http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Main_Page
^this ones good:)
http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Main_Menu
thanks and lataz all
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aksd
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Debian on the OpenMoko, things are getting more interesting
http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Debian
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Posted: 2007-01-23 14:00
p990i(r6d), n82-1(20.0.062)
