Buying Openmoko GTA02 from Europe

[Giles Jones]

Andy Loughran <andy at zrmt.com> wrote :


> My gut feeling was that Vodafone would probably be one of the last
> providers to support/distribute a linux-based 'open' phone given their
> reputation fro crippling devices with their own version of the software,
> none the less I also felt that the attempt was worth a shot - and
> hopefully he will see the potential of the device.

They can cripple and completely adjust the phone to suit their needs. All other phones have copyrights and patents on their phone. 

Also, now that HTC don't want their phones rebadged there's room for another supplier who doesn't mind.

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G O Jones