Just how open is a N900 running SHR compared to:- a Galaxy S running Replicant
or a - Neo Freerunner?
AFAIK:
Galaxy S & Replicant = Software open except for the modem... might as well be
fully closed seeing as the modem has access to the rest of the memory
Freerunner etc - Fully open software. Modem is closed but firmware source was
leaked so it's effectively open. Not sure about the later versions. Can
therefore make a phone call in true privacy for the first time with a
smartphone - in theory.
N900 - Can't seem to find info on how open this thing is. I have one. I wonder
if it's worth my time?
A bit of background as to my motive on this. To be honest I'm not a developer
so in a sense the benefit of an open phone is less. It's purely the thought of
having control. I don't really need such security - it's the principle. I want
to know what is going on and have the ability to go in an adjust the phone if I
want. I realise rules on modem software may prevent this.
I wonder if a better approach might be to get as open as possible with
something like a galaxy S, remove the modem.bin and then use USB host mode with
more open source hardware to replace the gaps. Perhaps a similar thing could be
done in a clunky way with platforms we have with various Raspberry Pi clones
and a 3G dongle? A different approach than OpenMoko but cheaper. This must have
been discussed before, if only I could find a thread on it.
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