If you're interested in OpenMoko's Neo FreeRunner phone, but don't want to buy a development unit straight from them, there's another choice. Canadian company Koolu has signed on to distribute the phone in the Americas, UK, and EU, with plans to enhance and support the software as well.
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Towards using the FreeRunner as my primary phone
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"Having had some time to play around with the FreeRunner's software (see my previous post), I can make a few more remarks about it now.
Read more »FreeRunner first impressions
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"OpenMoko's FreeRunner went on sale on July 3. I ordered early that day and my FreeRunner arrived today..."
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[FSF] Free Software Supporter -- Issue 6, July 2008
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## In this issue
* It's not the Gates, it's the bars
* Act on ACTA!
* Fight the Canadian DMCA!
* Rhapsody and Naxos go DRM free
* Refusing Digital Monitoring Policies
* 5 reasons to avoid iPhone 3G
* autonomo.us activist group to focus on freedom in network services
* identi.ca is autonomo.us
* GNU spotlight with Karl Berry
* Richard Stallman's speaking schedule
* Take action!
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First Look: OpenMoko's Linux-based open smartphone platform
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Last Friday, OpenMoko launched its highly anticipated FreeRunner smartphone, a Linux-based handset that's completely open in both hardware and software, and is designed to encourage third-party modification and customization. Although the FreeRunner's software platform is still incomplete, the device has attracted considerable attention from mobile software developers and Linux enthusiasts.
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5 reasons to avoid iPhone 3G
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"The 5 real reasons to avoid iPhone 3G:
** iPhone completely blocks free software. Developers must pay a tax to Apple, who becomes the sole authority over what can and can't be on everyone's phones.
** iPhone endorses and supports Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) technology.
FreeRunner Linux phone sells out, more on the way
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Less that one week after going on sale via its own e-commerce site, the 900MHz version of OpenMoko's Neo FreeRunner Linux phone has sold out, but don't despair yet as more are on the way.
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OpenMoko Neo Freerunner available for order July 4th
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Last we heard form Openmoko, it was packing and shipping the open-source FreeRunner for an early July release. So, here we are in early July and wouldn't you know it, the FreeRunner will be available for order starting Friday, July 4 with shipping to begin on Monday, July 7. As for details, we got 'em.
Read more »OpenMoko FreeRunner to be available for $399 - Open-source Linux handset set to launch
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Fans of the OpenMoko Neo1973 open-source Linux handset will be glad to hear that they'll soon be able to get their hands on the Neo1973's successor in the near future. The OpenMoko FreeRunner sports a faster processor than its predecessor and adds three-axis motion sensors to the mix.
Read more »iPhone, You Phone, OpenMoko!
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With all the hype surrounding the iPhone, it's time to consider what this little wonder can really do as a replacement for your portable computer.
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Design Your Own Cellphone With OpenMoko
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Say you bought a cellphone. Say you decided you didn't like the look of it much.
Wouldn't it be cool if you could sketch your ideal design, have a buddy knock it up in a 3D modeling program, then see it in the flesh? With OpenMoko's FreeRunner, an open-source linux cellphone, it's a piece of cake: the CAD files are on the net for all to download.
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Linux phone to Debut upgrade at CES, Google Android looking stupid
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OpenMoko has announced an upgrade to its Linux-powered mobile phone and plans to present the device at CES. That’s a slap in the face for open source competitor Google Android, which is still in development.
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OpenMoko: Developers Extend Abilities of Linux-Based Mobile Phone
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"Australian developers extend the capabilities of the OpenMoko, the world's first non-proprietary Linux powered mobile phone."
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OpenMoko Schedule Revised, For X-Mas
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This past week the Phase 2 "Mass Market" schedule for the OpenMoko Neo1973 was revised. OpenMoko now expects the GTA02v3 design to be finalized by September 20 while on December 10 it will begin production in "moderate volumes".
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Google Using OpenMoko For gPhone?
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There has been a new batch of rumors swirling about Google producing a "gPhone" mobile telephone after a Reuters reporter stated High Tech Computer Corp would be designing the Linux phone for Google. A friendly penguin has told us at Phoronix that Google is looking to team up with OpenMoko for their "gPhone".
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