Community update, Thursday, December 20 2007

[Richard Reichenbacher]

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Subject: Re: Community update, Thursday, December 20 2007

Richard Reichenbacher wrote:
> Michael Shiloh wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> GTA01 850MHz Experiment
>> -----------------------
>> As mentioned in the last update, we modified a couple of GTA01 
>> handsets for 850MHz operation to test them in the USA. Due to the 
>> enthusiastic response I received to my request for testing volunteers 
>> I've asked our hardware group to modify a few more phones. I don't 
>> know when, or even if, they will be able to do this. Meanwhile, I'll 
>> be sending out the units I have to the testers, along with a simple 
>> test plan.
>>
>>
>> GSM Firmware Update
>> -------------------
>> We are still waiting for the signed agreement allowing you to update 
>> the GSM firmware yourselves. Meanwhile, we have resolved the 
>> difficulties I was having in performing the upgrade, and I am now 
>> able to upgrade your handsets. Anyone interested in having me do this 
>> should contact me at michael at openmoko.org.
>>
>>
>> GTA01 Advanced Kit price reduction
>> ----------------------------------
>>
>> We have dropped the price of the GTA01 Advanced Kit from $450 to 
>> $399. I'm pretty sure that's effective immediately and should be 
>> reflected at our web store right now.
>>
>> The price of Base Kit remains the same.
>>
>> Michael
>>
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> Any idea about the wpa2 and peap authentication compatibility I had 
> asked you about during the previous community update?
>
> Richard

I am currently porting XSupplicant over to the Moko.  I am about half 
way done.  Once that is done, PEAP will be available at a minimum.  
WEP/WPA/WPA2 are going to rely on the driver supporting it.

I plan to have the engine ported before the end of the month (if I have 
the time).  Then I'll need to create a Moko-ified UI to configure it.

As long as there's the Equifax security certificate it'll support our
network.  It would also be a huge move for cell phone wifi as it would be
the only phone that works with our network.

Richard