Yes, I'm aware the changes would need to be big. But then again, iTunes itself was a major shift from the standpoint that mp3 is the devil's work. Again, think about Nokia - they ARE hardware and services (trying not underestimating various other departments there, but still). This means that they actually have a choice - they CAN become something like a content provider because it's not their root business. Think about Qt and LPGL licensing. I'm not sure that Nokia was the only or major reason for that switch, but it was a step FAR easier for Trolltech to make as part of Nokia when they knew that the loss of direct income can be offset by a larger market acceptance in another department.

No, I'd say Android is a pretty good target for DRM. Androd's license is more company than community oriented - it basically says 'do whatever you want with it'. With truly free (libre) OS, this freedom is granted primarily to the *users*, not the *manufacturers*. So DRM and Android, no problem with that combination.

Qole. After all this time here you seriously think there would be no outrage ? Granted, it would more likely be a small percentage who would do the shouting, a larger percentage who wouldn't care and would just leave it be, and of course those who actually welcome it. As for closing it down... I have reservations that it wouldn't get hacked. While we already have closed drivers and parts in Maemo, the trend is doing away with them, not reintroducing more. Also, with content, the Motivation To Hack (I know, not exactly a scientific measure ) is much higher than with a random system component.