maemo.org - Talk - View Single Post - Nokia, its time to release driver specs!! Open the drivers!!

pablocrossa	2012-06-30 , 11:32
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Originally Posted by misiak

Are you sure? My information may be outdated, but I remember them struggling with GPS and GSM modem drivers (maybe some other ones too, it was few years ago when I read that), are they finally open?

I seem to recall (enfasis on seem) that the GSM modem stack/drivers MUST be closed source to pass the FCC requirements as otherwise IMEI spoofing and other illegal activities can be accomplished, it would not surprise me if the EU had a similar requirement

Originally Posted by zeebra

I have Uboot. That doesnt mean that GRUB should not be ported to mobile devices and arm/armel.

How else am I suppose to install proper Linux and dual boot that with Android on a samsung or htc device?

Uhm... Uboot?? I have Android, Maemo and Ubuntu booting with Uboot with no troubles on an N900, sure the same can be done with other devices, one does not need grub on this platform as far as I am aware (if it brings any advantages over uboot please inform me, learning is always good

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