Planned OS's for the Neo900 include Fremantle (as you've already discovered), Debian, SHR and Replicant (free version of Android). Regarding the specs, it will have 1GB RAM (the same amount as the N9 and Jolla) and a SoC that's slightly more capable than the N9's. That should give you some idea.

All of these OS's should have full telephony capabilities (calls, SMS and data including 4G!). For regular, Linux the most common telephony software stacks are FSO and oFono, both of which are available in the software repositories of most distros.

A much better constructed post this time . It's a shame you had to spoil it at the end with another unnecessary dig at Jörg.

I agree that the Neo900 needs to have Fremantle. I'm still using Fremantle on my N900 for a reason (although I don't think it's a great long term solution). I've nothing against good cooperation between Maemo officials and the Fremantle Porting Task Force however I just don't see what it is that they can offer each other at this moment in time. Should the moment arise, I guess they will cross that bridge when they come to it. In the meantime freemangordon, jonwil, et al. are plugging away at the job.

No FUD intended by my comment about Maemo's leadership. I think they do a great job considering all that's been going on, it's a voluntary position after all! I personally believe that in recent discussions (or should I say flame wars), everyone that has spoken out has done so with the best intentions towards the community. When I say it's "in a bit of a mess" (and I think I was being kind by saying "a bit") it's because there are real problems such as stubbornness, lack of tolerance of others, hatred and insults, all of which are hindering progress. It's not just one or two but about half a dozen people have contributed to this situation. Difference of opinions is healthy but until all of this sh¡t around it stops, the leadership will continue to be a mess.