They do know what the stockholders want... profit and growth.

I for one am kind of glad that Nokia can get back to what it does well... Design, develop, and produce excellent phones. It now has a shot at the 74% of the US market that still do not have "smart-phones".

In 18 to 24 months time those numbers will be reversed. If Nokia did not get off the "burning Symbian deck" now, those new smart-phones would be sold by Motorola and Apple.

This is good for consumers all the way around. Motorola has had a history of stifling software technology by offering models spec'ed the way that they wanted them. (Think J2ME). I'm thinkin' if their Android handset sales keep growing the way that they have been, it won't be long before they start wagging the Google dog too.

...and Apple. Don't even tease me. They are gaining the clout to dictate future standards in ways that may affect them in a positive way but, may have negative outcomes for anyone else. (Think Flash).

Edit: Sorry 'bout that Sach. My Keyboard batteries died mid post and I was posting from home while waiting for a ride to the airport.

When I finally do get back I'm going to have to deal with that keyboard as well as the handfull of remote controls I tore up hunting for dang AAA batteries.