@ Bod,

Thanks for your VERY INTELLIGENT response to noob concerns on this tread.

Your response shows why the nokia N8x0 will NEVER be mass market product.

Some of us newbies come from OS environments where things just work (e,g MAC OS X). The main attraction of the Nokia N8x0 is it's advertised openness...But, Openness means nothing to the average Joe if you can't install programs without having to Learn how to use xterm etc.

Why do you think the iphone is popular? It's because nothing can beat on user interraction/usability.

I am perfectly entitled to whine when the Nokia N8x0 experience is not up to standard. I gained this right when i put down the money on purchase.

Oh, and thanks for recommending Linux for Dummies. Might come in handy to anyone who dare critisise Nokia on this Forum.