I just mean to say that I understand Nokias choice - as a FIRST operating system. Linux alternative also makes sense to me.

I also understand that Nokia might want more legs to stand on. There _is_ a convergence between smaller pcs and telephones, and Nokia would be wise to be a part of all markets.

That I understand their OS choice, does not mean I think they will be successful. Their brand name does not carry weight here, the OS choice means they will be meeting hard competition, all in all I think they're picking a fight against bigger kids.

Maybe it is necessary for Nokia to be in this market even if it means as the 10th biggest contestant. If this part of the market grows then it means other pie slices shrink elsewhere. They're sorely lacking in the top end smartphone market, the N97 is no big success, and the N900 is not here yet, and I bet it will be yet another "beta user experience" since it's first generation. They need to get these "beta user experiences" done with if they want to continue being a part of the changing markets. They need 2nd generation Linux phones, 2nd generation booklets, before they can expect to up-heave the market...

And going in this late on the netbook market, using Windows 7...

Tough job.