By changing the distribution you basicly get a completely new phone with a very different user interface. Depending on your needs, it is well worth a change. http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/FDOM
You will find the detailed instructions here - http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Flashing_the_Neo_Freerunner You will find the downloadable file images on these links - http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Download Below is a short decriptions of the the distributions with user comments (from last week, 2008-51) Android"The user interface is very nice, but it lacks an answer button so it can not be used as my primary phone right now."Debian"I user Debian because it is a mature distribution. It has a wealth of applications and lots of support.I mainly use the FreeRunner as phone (FSO), a gps unit (TangoGPS), and an ebook reader (Evince). The screen is fantastic for ebooks. I also have many other ideas to try out, that would be impossible on a locked phone."OM 2008.8http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Om_2008.8"It is the most useful I have tried. Since it lacks echo cancellation I do not use it as my primary phone and I lack a headset. I use it as a toy and for personal education." FDOM - Fat and Dirty OpenMoko"I currently use FDOM, but I jump widely between the different distributions. I use it because it has worked the best for me, but I have not tried all distributions. I wish to have a computer in my pocket, mainly to do maps in OpenStreetmaps. http://www.openstreetmap.org" Qtopia"Im
using my freerunner now as my primary phone, sms and regular calls. I try the
following system when they release updates: "OM - The original distribution has a strange idea of an animated GUI which is both unpolished and slow. I tried to use both the OM and Qtopia as MP3 players, but after an hour or so the sound cracks up. If I get the time during the spring I'll build a focused distribution towards GPS, music and PDA functionality"openmoko http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Om_2008.9_Update qtopia http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Qtopia android http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Android But im currently using qtopia and I have used it the most, becouse of its reability. http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Qtopia I will be using openmoko software probably, becouse of the great collection of software! But not before get rid och bug that causes GSM to work propably after X hours. And im a ordinary end user, with no real programming skills so Im super greatful to all the hardworking programmers out there for making the best phone the best phone!" " "The
reason for using it is mostly since it is the only distribution I found that
packages Elementary, the new widget library developed by Rasterman. Since I
wanted to try Elementary out by developing a simple dictionary application I
tested this image. And that looks like a nice choice for now, it looks and
feels rather nice. I don't use the Freerunner very much yet (I got it quite recently), and mostly use it to develop some small applications. I've always wanted a phone that is open so that I can tweak it to my liking. Since I've been studying Japanese for a while now, I've always dreamt of a phone that comes with a dictionary that is pleasant to use and Japanese handwriting recognition that I can bring with me all the time. That would hopefully motivate me to actually learn something. =) I'll try to bring that to my Freerunner one small step at a time." |
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