On 03/11/2014 17:17, Craig Anderson wrote:
> * Access internet with WiFi, but not from cell data network.

Definitely possible.

> * Manage contacts from a Linux desktop

I think there's already a tool for that.

> * Use phone as sms modem from a Linux desktop.

I'm not sure if this is possible right now but there's probably a way to
do it.

> I also like the possibility of writing HTML5 apps for the phone.  I'm
hoping I can load my own privileged hacks without going through app.
certification.

That's definitely possible, in fact you can hack the OS and modify the
default applications in any way you like once you have the phone. All
sources are readily available.

> I would probably start with a ZTE Open C to see how I like it.

Make sure you read the documentation here if you want to start with an
Open C:

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developer_phone_guide/ZTE_OPEN_C

> Does any of this make sense?

Absolutely, there's been some interesting experimentation already around
Firefox OS. As an example of a similar project check Jan Jongboom's
Janos, it's a UI-less, completely stripped down version of Firefox OS
with the actual phone functionality still available.

https://github.com/janjongboom/janos

 Gabriele

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