On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM, Holden Hao <[email protected]> wrote: >> I disagree. Android isn't open source like Meego is. The source code >> >> released in the Android Open Source Project is not the actual shipping > > True. I came to the same conclusion a year ago when I was evaluating the > purchase of an Android phone or the Nokia N900 with Maemo OS. I liked that > the Maemo was more open than Android but in the end I found more value in > the Samsung Android phone because of its lower price. > Perhaps, there is still a force within Nokia hoping that they can spark a > new direction with Meego. However, this is a long shot given the public > pronouncements of its executives. The N9 might have better chances if the > executives announced a clear direction for Meego. > I like the N9 because it seems the design team did their best as a last > resort for survival. I just hope its not too late.
bai... as what i said before here.. it is a game of ecosystem... meego has a long way to go to build an ecosystem... but still using meego for R&D purposes... that beautiful n9 hardware is going to use also to wp7... just consider meego in n9 as a limited edition :-> i dont want to dictate your choice... just choose what matters to you... here is the link to give you an idea what is going in nokia... http://www.mobiledia.com/news/102744.html need you also to understand the risks of android... http://www.mobiledia.com/news/101265.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/101136.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/102810.html there is a high return rate for android phones for non-geeks users... same thing happen when linux installed in PCs before.. http://www.mobiledia.com/news/99941.html when it comes to usability... http://www.mobiledia.com/news/102645.html since there are lots of non-geeks versus to geeks users in the market.. it is appropriate to choose microsoft over google... aside from that...you will see lots of wonderful technology and innovation near to come between nokia and microsoft partnership.. :-> fooler. _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
