@allnameswereout

True, you could use a computer with lower power requirements. Though I'm not sure if I would ever build one, but then again considering most games are just going to consoles nowadays and I don't have as much time to play videogames, I may not need a gaming desktop anymore. I'll have to look up Linux solutions for use over the internet without logging in.

As for your later half of the posts, yes that's partially what attracted me to the Maemo platform (when I was first considering the n800, Android + G1, and the iPhone were the others). But it was also the capability of the device to do so much more if the user desired. I just wonder if in the long run if that aspect or capability is going go away due to hardware and UI changes.

Edit: And to get back on-topic.

The Canvas idea is interesting to say the least. Not sure I understand it though like f(x). Is it more like the desktop solutions where all windows are available to see and use. That's what it appears like to me (with the funny Windows 95 looking drawings =P) Or is it more like information at a glance, an expansion of the widget system? Kinda like a Google personalized homepage where you can add all the gadgets you want.

On a sidenote, I don't see why this also couldn't be brought to the n900 (minus the multi-touch, capacitative features and whatever new hardware).