An nameless reader writes "It is now clear why Nokia has been so slow with S60 updates: the forthcoming N900 just left sum else in the dust. Unlike Google's Linux platform, Nokia is not intentionally robbery compatibility with real distros, nomination 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 measure across all Nokia platforms in the near future (less potent phones will use Qt on the Symbian kernel). Users can key in flashing os/2 from Nokia, and patches can be submitted at the Maemo site."

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