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2010-07-30 , 20:14
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Originally Posted by RFS-81 View Post
Very true this. Except the denial part. You see, I know I got shafted (by Nokia dumping Maemo), but for me even that is not reason enough to opt for the second best product.
In terms of an open-core OS with the most apps and with more usefulness to more people (yes, even scripting.. yes even with Python/Perl/shell/etc), you can't claim the N900 relegates the Android to second best. Clearly, more software, languages and utilities are available.

N900 has been relegated to second-class behind Android because it dropped to being only 43% opened (seems to be on-par with Android) but has far fewer useful applications.

Sorry but--I didn't settle for second-best. I avoided it after learning from my N800 experiences with Nokia. I just hope that someday I can actually have a *REAL* Linux computer in my pocket running a fully (or at least VERY, VERY) open operating system. Until then, Nokia's products haven't got any tangible advantage to consumers and hackers alike.
 

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