Nokia Leaks Phone With Full GNU/Linux Distribution

An anonymous reader writes "It is now clear why Nokia has been so slow with S60 updates: the upcoming N900 just left everything else in the dust. Unlike Google's Linux platform, Nokia is not intentionally breaking compatibility with real distros, choosing instead to bring you the unmatchable power of GNU/Linux on your phone. This is the most awesome device I have ever seen: MAP3 CPU/GPU, 3,5" 800x480 touchscreen, keyboard, Wi-Fi, HSPA, GPS; 5-MP camera, CZ lens, 32 GB storage, SD slot; X11, VT100 terminal emulator, APT package manager. Estimated price without credit: $780 (N.5800: $390, iPhone 3GS: $750). Developers should note that even though the current desktop is still GTK+, Qt will be standard across all Nokia platforms in the near future (less powerful phones will use Qt on the Symbian kernel). Users can download flashing software from Nokia, and patches can be submitted at the Maemo site."

Comments

woohoo!

[Anonymous Coward]

Yay!

There is a pretty good pre-review out

[Anonymous Coward]

Mobile Review got hold of one and has an article with specs and photos:

article

linux?

[curtix7]

but will it run linux?

Re:Hmmm

[Anonymous Coward]

Yes, but does it run ... never mind.

Re:Err, so just like the Pre?

[Blakey Rat]

If I were a phycologist

You can't even spell psychologist. Or believe, for that matter. Or certainly.

Nokia's "full distro" doesn't break compatibility with standard desktop apps because it doesn't make you use Javascript. Javascript driven GUIs could certianly be part of a so called full distro, provided other types of applications are also possible.

Surprisingly, that explanation makes sense-- I don't know why you didn't type that in the first fucking place.