Don't forget that all of this trouble was caused by the sudden departure of a large investor. Startups cannot anticipate that, otherwise they would never take the risks they must take to end up successful. Companies are built on a pile of debt and investment. It's usually a fatal blow for a company to lose a key investor - the fact they haven't been able to pay people or deliver in this situation is not something you can blame them for or judge the company for.

However, the way they have suddenly, violently restructured themselves in the wake of this is commendable. No departing employee I have seen has ill will towards them. Most have indicated that they wish to continue contributing in some way. Some have volunteered to step down because they don't see their role as key right now. It may not be the same Jolla, but I can't see how it can not survive in some form considering this support.

I don't see the point in the doomsaying that @Peter@Maemo Marketing is coming along with. Killing hope doesn't gain you anything. If the whole thing does fold tomorrow then you'll get no trophy. Might as well look on the bright side until there it no longer exists.