That number doesn't mean much IMO. It is the number of apps available.

For instance, on the TMO Maemo 5 page, around 270 downloads available on the counter. But these increment with every update. So how many unique downloads actually exist there, 100 maybe?

Pretty disappointing if you ask me.

I can't believe anyone would be proud of what is available. The quality of what is there is good, but it seems to have come to a screeching halt with the MeeGo announcement.