The term release candidate seems to have received a new meaning. A release candidate is not an alpha or beta. It should contain the full functionality, be thought to be (almost) bug free and be subject to a code freeze where any found bugs are only fixed after decision on project meeting. I have a hard time seeing a release without PIN-code support as a release candidate unless PIN-code is seen as a bonus feature. On the other hand - the N900 has been living with prereleases from day one.
They're maemo and MeeGo... "Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...