Thread: Intel Plans to Merge Meego System With Limo, FT Deutschland Says
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sarahn is offline sarahn
2011-09-28 , 13:59
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#26
Originally Posted by Estel View Post
I would agree, except that IMO we need to go Open Pandora way, and design device "from scratch". Recent fail of Cordia project seems to prove that.

Designing hardware isn't easy, but is very rewarding. Anyway, if we want something done right, we need to do it ourself.
If you want to make another try for an open source phone (see OpenMoko,) I might start by creating a case that has a usb based cell/data module and antenna built in. Have this combined case and module certified. Develop everything else as a separate non-cellular device that has this case as an "accessory." Upgrade components in the non-cellular device as needed.

Not sure if this would fly, but I think this approach is the best bet to not falling too behind on the component curve.

Kickstarter might be a way to raise enough money, but I've never used it.