Even if I hadn't seen any screenshoot or known any details about Meego, I think the odds are that a new O.S. will consolidate (or in some cases, copying) the best lessons learned among the competitors. By lessons learned I mean things like ease UI, fast development of applications, a functional app store, interoperability with own vendor services&tools since day-1 (come on Nokia, don't forget to allocate Ovi Maps/Suite/Services development team BEFORE launching the first Meego device, as happened with Maemo...), etc... It is just common sense for new projects, and a Project Manager is obligated to know and avoid repeating the same mistake from previous projects!!

I am also considering that Nokia and Intel are companies with more than extensive experience and skills to innovate in this market, so it would be a disappointment if they came out with something not that great.

But having two large companies support and applying the best practices is not a warranty that Meego will be better than any other O.S.. Creating an innovative product ultimately depends on inspired employees behind the curtains, with bosses who actually listen and incentive their ideas.