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	Benson	2009-01-09 , 04:51
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Originally Posted by SD69

There are many components that are open, but Maemo as an integral whole is not open and is not licensed (AFAIK). I would be happy if at least Hildon was open, but it is not (AFAIK). As to Mer, I am not familiar with the licensing status and would appreciate a clarification if there is one. Running it does not mean it is a legitimately licensed. Thanks.

Hilldon is open, and Mer will provide an open image as well as one with value-added closed components. (http://wiki.maemo.org/Mer_Blueprint) Most of these are, I think, platform-dependent, so they would be replaced in a port anyhow.

The iPhone, or rather the iPod Touch, would actually be quite a logical target -- it's quite popular, has a Linux port underway, and is generally suited from processor and external perspectives, with a touchscreen and enough buttons to make a powerlaunch UI work out. The missing D-pad is the only real handicap.

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