From: Tony Williams 

Not sure if I'm the Tony you were thinking of, but this is quite
interesting news. Here's the crucial part:

> The point is simple, where others have a Linux kernel
> with a locked proprietary stack on top of it, this one is open, top to
> bottom.

If they really mean that the whole phone stack is open source then that's a
big deal. In the past the phone stack was usually a magic black box
supplied by the hardware manufacturer, certified by the relevant telecoms
authority and Not To Be Touched.

The potential for hacking (both good and bad) is huge.

On the other hand:

> There are only two buttons
> on the phone, the rest is handled by the touch screen, a microSD slot,
> Bluetooth 2.0, and USB for connectivity and charging.

Nothing beats having a real keyboard, even if it is tiny.

--
Tony

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