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Open Source Linux Phone Goes On Sale

Posted by kdawson on from the got-my-moko-workin dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Sean Moss-Pultz has just announced on the OpenMoko mailing list that the Neo1973 is finally available for purchase. OpenMoko.com is now taking orders via credit card. OpenMoko intends to 'free your phone' through a hardware-independent and open source user interface backed by the Linux kernel. This device could very well stand as a competitor to the more expensive Apple iPhone, but at a fraction of the price and with no vendor lock-in. Although the devices in this release cycle (GTA01) are mainly intended for developers, the up-and-coming devices targeted to the consumer market (GTA02) will also feature WiFi capabilities, a 3D acceleration unit, and 256MB of on-board flash. Both units will use the MicroSD card interface for removable storage and have USB client / host capabilities. For a full feature list, check out OpenMoko.com or the OpenMoko Wiki."

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  1. Gill Bates by Tablizer · · Score: 4, Funny

    But does it run Windows? (ducks)

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  2. Oh, the Slashdot fads by The+One+and+Only · · Score: 2, Funny

    Out: iPhone.
    In: Open Source iPhone Killer.

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  3. iPhone killer by roye · · Score: 2, Funny

    This thing is great. Once the kids see the flashy colors, carry bag and stylus, they will drop the iPhone in droves! It looks like an interesting project. Competition is good, but I have a feeling that an "open" phone will get the OMGTerrorists!!1! label from AT&T in partnership with Motororla. I hope this one gets off the ground.

  4. /.'ed by pturing · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm on their mailing list.
    I get the announcement e-mail.
    Maybe I'll get one and get in on the dev action.
    That's weird, the site's not responding.
    I wonder what killed their web server;
    I don't think there's that many people on the list.
    Oh well, I wonder what's on slashdot...

  5. Re:Awesome by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    She told me you were out of credit.

  6. Re:An interface called "Shake"? by PMBjornerud · · Score: 2, Funny

    An interface designed at least partially around physically moving the unit would be great to have on something as small as a cellphone, as it would reduce the need for thumb-typing or any other kind of extreme dexterity I got this mental image of someone using their phone to hammer morse-codes against a concrete wall...
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  7. Re:Opnemoko versus iPhone by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Or in having two names. Neo1973 / openmoko appears to be a great demonstration of why brand management is on the list of Things That Should Not Be Developed as an Open Source Project

    You are the one confused by the PC/Windows double naming, correct?

  8. Interesting indeed... by feedmetrolls · · Score: 1, Funny

    But will it run Compiz Fusion?

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