so.. where are we at?
October 30th, 2007It’s been a while since my last update, and though it can seem like the openmoko-project is at a standstill, I’ll assure you, it is not. Trolltech has scrapped their greenphone and are using the neo as their development platform [1][2][3],
Qtopia, the trolltech alternative to openmoko’s software is already running on the neo, although with some small problems. The openmoko software has matured somewhat in the past few months, but still has a long way to go. There are a few thing that need attention before it is usable for the general public; power consumption, gsmd, gps, general stability.. The goal is to have the consumer version aka GTA02 ready by christmas [4], and I sincerely hope the software is in better shape in a few months. The GPS has changed to an u-blox/atmel product because of some “lawyerisms”, this will surely gain the community, but FIC/openmoko: please don’t forget all of us that has an GTA01Bv4, we still need the GPS-driver and an upgrade to the GSM-firmware to get rid of the evil #666 bug 
It’s not all bad though.. some developers are already making apps [5][6]
As the software is getting better and more software is available, the more developers will come. If you know of any apps that deserve some attention, please let us know, either through the wiki, #openmoko on freenode or this site.
Remember, the “killer-app” is yet to be written
kinetic scrolling on the neo1973
July 30th, 2007the first “iphone-feature” is on the neo 
check out kinetic scrolling
This is possible using gtk+ 2.10.14, cairo 1.4.10 and xserver-kdriver 1.3.0.0.
UPDATE: even faster scrolling with the new theme!
Share Thisthe neo1973 is coming
July 30th, 2007so.. I´m still waiting my neo, but the good news is that people around the world is getting their phones. 
this means that we should begin to see the fruits of OSS soon.
Some artwork while you wait?
July 13th, 2007it seems like nobody has gotten their phones yet, or even heard much from openmoko.
While we wait, let’s explore some of the artwork. First the sounds:
Ringtones:
Goodnight
Ringnroll
Simple02
Squirrels
Supertux
Tereisnophone
Sms:
supertux
Other:
startup
All tunes have been composed in Rosegarden (an OpenSource MIDI sequencer available at www.rosegardenmusic.com), rendered on a Yamaha Motif ES tone generator and recorded using Audacity or Ardour.
These are ‘Work in progress’ and the TODO states that some changes and additions are welcome/being worked at.
OPENMOKO SOUNDS - TODO LIST
Feel free to add your own comments or requests here.
Changes:
-There Is No Phone and Ring'n'Roll are too silent compared to the
others. The ending of Ring'n'Roll needs more treble since the low
frequencies are hardly audible on the small speaker.
-The transition parts in Squirrels and Supertux don't work well;
they're too silent so that it sounds as if the phone has stopped
ringing if it's carried in a pocket or lying around at a distance.
-Notify sounds should be shorter and less intrusive. Maybe reducing
the volume will already help.
Additions:
-Startup will have a voice saying "Welcome to OpenMoko" mixed into it.
-Themes of matching tones for sms, notify, error, ringtone, etc.
-More sounds.
The sounds are released under the CreativeCommons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 license. anyone know of any good sources for CC-lisenced sounds?
Edit: HERE are some more CC-lisenced stuff
Share ThisThe neo1973 has arrived!
July 8th, 2007Free your phone!
buy it now!
Limited supply, so you’ve got to hurry..
some good viral marketing videos are over at youtube
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Loading …So.. what does it look like?
July 2nd, 2007You’ll find openmoko apps in all different shapes and looks, depending on the programmer/designer, the function of the app, target group, etc. but to give you an idea I’ll post some screenshots.
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neo1973 specs and prices
July 1st, 2007Available July 9
Neo Base — everything the mobile application developer needs to enjoy the benefits of the first freed phone, the Neo 1973:
Neo 1973 (GTA01B_v4)
Battery
Stylus
Headset
AC Charger
Phone Pouch
Lanyard
SanDisk 512MB MicroSD Card
Mini USB Connectivity Cable
Price: $300
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Welcome to mokoapps
June 30th, 2007Hi all!I hope you have heard of the openmoko neo1973, if not you should head over to www.openmoko.org to have a look. this site will eventually be a starting point for all of you to get the latest and greatest apps for the phone.
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