That's probably one part of the problem, yes!
If they cannot distribute free drivers because some other company doesn't allow it, well, then I'm guessing people are trying to pressure Nokia to put pressure on that other company.

And generally, they are putting pressure on the system to make laws to protect these rights and forbid the locking down of hardware away from those who buy them.

This debate has gotten very long and they are many many facets to it but I think we're doing not too bad in addressing this important issues that seems quite important to many (we're getting to 300 posts after all...).

Well, at least I now understand more and think that Nokia will be stirring the big ship in th right direction in the future...
(Now can we get those N900 shipped? )