My apologies - I misread "Also, who said the OS wouldn't be platformed?" as implying the OS would be device specific.

I agree expanding the range would be a good thing. I, and I suspect many others, just don't want to end up with another 770/N800 situation whereby the new devices are sufficiently different that Nokia believe they should be treated separately.

I think this thread reflects well upon the intelligence and commitment of the community.

It just occurred to me that this forum is above average. Cheers

Ah, ok, no problem.

PLatforming in the sense I used it means expanding the product line but maintaining commonality between them. That commonality could come in many different forms, one being visual schemes, but in this case I was meaning the OS is the common aspect. I apologize for not making that clear.

I fully agree with your point re 770/N800, and in fact that's what I'm supporting: create a OS/hardware base shared by all devices, and then create variants with unique aspects YET still maintaining enough commonality that the only differences software-wise will be those applications depending on hardware (such as a webcam). Hopefully that clarifies my position.

Also, don't read into this line of speculation any possible direction by Nokia. I am not involved with the tablet product development and at this point can only offer what I'd like to see happen.

I, think, then, we are actually in agreement with our views

Thanks for taking the time to clarify your earlier statement.

Hey, I'm heading back to Finland this coming Sunday, for another week of work and fun. This time I get a 3 hour layover in Switzerland! I can't wait!

Come and visit us if you happen to come to Ruoholahti.

I appreciate the invite, but I believe I'll be in Helsinki and Espoo the entire week.

Ruoholahti is a borrow of Helsinki. Here is where most of the core maemo team is based. In fact there are only two sensible ways to commute between Helsinki downtown and Espoo, one is going through Ruholahti and the other one is crossing Pitäjänmäki, where I live.

I other words: you have no excuse. After reading you so many times that we have to listen I can't wait this opportunity to actually listen to you. And to you knowing us a bit better as well.

You are invited for lunch and you can put the taxi as well at our expense if you wish. The run from Nokia House to Ruoholahti is less than 15 minutes. Book the time you prefer in our intranet. Sorry, you have no excuse.

Okay, I'll give it a shot. Hopefully we can put a certain email exchange behind us first (I'm sure you've deduced my Nokia identity by now, right?). But really, you guys came in and went above and beyond the call of duty I feel (after initial resistance ). I've been truly impressed with the improved communications, release of beta applications, etc. Now if we can just get reverse logistics fixed... Not your domain I realize... but now it's mine!

Deducing your identity was a difficult as connecting Texas with Dallas. :P Hey, I'm talking about a casual meeting. Actually I mentioned a lunch, that's all.