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Stephen Adler wrote: > ...I've set out for my new years resolution, to build my own cell > phone... > Anyone on BLU ever attempt or know of anyone who attempted to build > their own cell phone? Didn't the Openmoko (http://www.openmoko.com/) guys run into some significant roadblocks when it came to creating open firmware for the GSM radio? The carrier don't take kindly to arbitrary code running at that layer. However, your goal is a bit fuzzy. Presumably you aren't planning to build your own GSM radio. How much of the phone do you need/want to build to achieve your goal? You best bet might be to start with a purchased phone and mod it in some fashion. I'm not aware of any phones that are designed to permit swapping components. -Tom -- Tom Metro Venture Logic, Newton, MA, USA "Enterprise solutions through open source." Professional Profile: http://tmetro.venturelogic.com/
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