Nokia worried networks will reject selling n900 be...

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I know this is a user forum, but I'd like to make this thread a bit of a stand with Nokia..
You (Nokia) may be worried that networks won't like the fact they can't mess with the N900 operating system, but this is in my opinion, the best news I've heard in ages! I am a huge fan of Maemo (having owned 3 different Nokia tablets) and I would be mortified if a network or anyone fiddled with the OS.
Think of this as your iphone opportunity.. No network customises the iphone and I think that is a strong plus for apple and helps them provide a consistent feel for their product.. I'd love to see this approach applied to the N900 and infact many more Nokia products.
I've only bought Nokia handsets unbranded since the 7650 was released, I don't believe in network fiddling and it is fairly clear it causes serious problems for the educated user (see why people are moaning about the limited release of v12 firmware for the N97). I will be pre-ordering my N900 the day the London Flagship store opens its pre-order list because I know it will not be tampered with and will give a decent "as nokia intended" user experience!
Don't buckle to network pressure! The N900 has already generated "ooooooohhhmg I want one" noise in my circle of friends to the likes I've not seen in ages.. This forum is buzzing with "want it" posts. Don't let the networks screw it up!! 
I'd just like to say, I'm behind you on this one and I hope many others are too!
networks may reject n900

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It means its not going to be what Nokia are ultimately aiming for.. but put it this way, when they DO get the platform they were aiming for, would they stop?
The 770's life was cut short due to its very limited flash and to a certain extent other hardware.. The N800 and N810 have both been cut short because Maemo 5 won't run on them.. These things happen.. 
Unlike and end of life Symbian phone, there is an alternative operating system called Mer that is in development by the open source community that will run on older handsets.. So, even if Nokia give up on the N900 two years from now, you still have choices..
I recon, the N900 will be supported from some time, though.. and from the sounds of things they may even bring new features to the table.. Plus point would be, if the don't let networks interfere, you won't have to wait for networks to "approve" firmware before it is released That is just fantastic!