Comments on: Neo 1973 Phase 1 started

By: Luca

Luca — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:07:04 +0000

I think the question was about an hardware update.

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:05:40 +0000

Marcus - yes, not only can you update the software but you have to right out of the box since it has simple test firmware.

The debug board in the advanced kit can even rewrite the bootloader if it got bricked (corrupted) for some reason.

From what I hear it can make and receive calls, although even that’s in a rough state. I don’t think the AGPS is hooked into any software but the daemon’s there. It shouldn’t be very long until it can be used as a Bluetooth GPS unit.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:53:53 +0000

I think my question is similar to Kunal’s, but if I were to order this one to try working and developing on it, I can later update the phone right? There will be updates to put on the phone as they are made for the older phones?
Thanks

By: Kunal Gandre

Kunal Gandre — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:17:20 +0000

Hi Michael,
I had placed an order for the device yesterday under the presumption that it will be able to make and receive calls and will have a functional AGPS and a touchscreen. The rest of the software will be updated or can be build on the device.
Were my assumptions right? Also, I never received an order confirmation.
Great work with what I have already read about the platform and the device! I would be eager to contribute.
Thanks!

By: mickey

mickey — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:14:31 +0000

Marnix: Yes. We will make (something like) this a requirement before you can actually confirm the order.

By: mickey

mickey — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:13:49 +0000

nibbo: Yes. When GTA02 is on sale, then the end-user friendly _hardware_ is available, however the end-user friendly _software_ will take some more months. 6 is my personal estimate.

By: Marnix Klooster

Marnix Klooster — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:26:32 +0000

Hi Michael,

I know that you and FIC really care about this. So why not make this a bit more explicit on the openmoko.com site? Apart from “we’re targeting developers”, say more explicitly, “save your money for October if you are not a developer”. Or something.

Thanks for your hard work on this.

By: nibbo

nibbo — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:33:48 +0000

“If you ask me how long we will take to get to a device that is end-user friendly, then I will answer you: At least 6 months from now, perhaps even more.”
So the GTA02 won’t be a end-user friendly device when released?