[Gta04-owner] QtMoko2

[Sven Dyroff]

Hello Nicolaus,

> Well, I don't fear the modem.

I do. And I exactly know why.

> As soon as you want to make use of it you have to turn it on and accept 
that it is not trustworthy and can't be.

Neo900 planned a couple of stuff that would have domesticated that beast 
at least up to a certain level. Such smart things like measuring its power 
consumption and validate if it's reasonable compared with its current 
instructed actions with the option to automatically switch it off.

> As long as it is a separate one connected through e.g. USB and some AT 
commands for control.

We all agree that this is essential. But I claim that this is by far not 
enough. With the GTA04 you just had good luck with your modem choice by 
accident.

> At least in the dreams of some IoT evangelists.
...
> Well, I don't share your pessimism and apocalyptic view here...

It just needs a look behind the big firewall of China. I claim the 
situation there is already apocalyptic. And it's no dream anymore. It's 
already damned reality.

> Especially if it seems to end in a "we can't do anything about it".
> I believe we can do something. It is not easy and does not go over 
night.
> But small steps are small steps if they go to the right direction.

Just ask Chinese activists how much they can do.

> Therefore we simply must restart with something as a big team.

Yes, indeed. But you'll get such a big team only if you can provide a 
clear aim. One of the last Sourceforge Newsletters provided a very 
interesting article about the needs how to build a good and effective Open 
Source team. Unfortunately I don't have it anymore. But I remember that a 
clear outlook was one of the basic requirements.

Best regards
   Sven

P.S.: Did I already mention at any time that I like QtMoko very much? ;-)
 
 
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