Copying you call it, Benny. My goodness. I hope you don't any IBM clones. They're such lame copies of the Real Thing. I told you a million times what we do now is based on history, and we learn from what other people do right or wrong. If you call that copying, I guess we're all copycats.

Ferrari is actually copied, and constantly has to innovate in order to stay ahead. Unless there are patents. In the case of open source software its easy to copy. The main issue of lack is usability research (and Nokia had job possitions open for usability experts; they are aware).

This was announced around the time of the Maemo summit. Speaking of which the 'N900' will include a HS*PA chipset and will be more finger-based. You can find that information on the Maemo summit summaries. Nokia also has a 5-step plan for the NIT, they're now on step 4, and now wants to more cater to the masses.

I can guarantee you that non-user friendly, half-baked ports of Linux desktop utilities are less attractive than user friendly ports specific for a finger based touchscreen.

Yes, I see your point about RSS applet, but you are a power user. You have the power to install your stylus-based .deb. The normal user using the NIT just wants the thing to easily work out of the box.

(Sorry if I copied any English words previously in use .)

Also possible is a touch-based settings menu, but quicker accessible than the current menu. Could be a hardware button on the device. From there, important settings like this one can be easily managed.

Indeed, when I think Internet access, I think using RSS to check out some podcasts instead of checking the 30 or so FM frequencies on the radio.