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Nokia Takes Control of Symbian

Posted by simoniker on from the symbiosis dept.

jpatokal writes "CNN reports: Nokia has bought out Psion's share of Symbian, pushing its stake in the mobile phone OS to a dominant 63%. This means rivals like Siemens and Samsung may now pretty much be forced to choose between proprietary Nokia or Microsoft technology. Symbian may be the more open of the two, but GPL it ain't - does Linux now have an edge?" We reported on a rumor to this effect late last year.

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  1. Nokia takes control of a Sybian? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The best way to control a Sybian is to start on the *low* speed setting. Trust me, this thing will get all soviet russia and control *YOU* if you're not used to it.

  2. Re:Symbian isn't only incrementally more open... by tverbeek · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'm not here to do your research for you, kid. Look it up.

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  3. Symien Sybian by Gunnery+Sgt.+Hartman · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I thought it said Nokia takes controll of Sybian. What now? Dial an orgasm?

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