WOW, did not expect this many responses from a simple question...

Since I started, the thread, let me say/clarify a few things...

I guess the reason why I was looking to go back to what I had instead of waiting to fix the firmware is because I really loved the device before this happened.

BUT I do not blame Nokia or the firmware. I had chosen the N900 violating my long time policy of never buying generation 1 of any product... And I loved it... (until the firmware upgrade)

HOWEVER, I believe that the firmware would work with a vanilla installation. I had installed apps from extras and that most likely is the cause... Still, I'm not complaining because this is still Gen 1 and growing pains are expected... So, wanted to take the easy way out and reflash it to the old firmware but guessed it is not possible

Just have to wait I guess...

NB: Least folks think otherwise, I do not work for Nokia and I paid good money for the N900...