Indeed, this is a bit of a mess, and MeeGo seems threatened.

However, all hope is not lost for traditional linux on mobile. Ubuntu is doing some great work to make their OS more tablet friendly. The UI and windowing system is being overhauled and things like multi-touch are now standard. Moreover Mark Shuttleworth has made it his mission to polish the UX, and it shows. Ubuntu 11 is easily my fav desktop OS (from a UX standpoint) and getting better and better.

Sure, it's no MeeGo, but it is a traditional linux OS, with a very polished repo system, and additional services. It's only a matter of time before it's skinned to work more appropriately.

There was also a post regarding fully QT support as standard, and even Android cross-development. Don't be surprised if Ubuntu allows unadulterated Android apps to run!

As soon as ARM catches up to ATOM (maintaining long battery life, quick sleeps, and nice form factor), I will get a Ubuntu tablet in a new york minute. If it runs Android apps, then I will have the best of both worlds and a very productive environment.