Too bad (or not) there’s the Google Android platform. Otherwise OpenMoko would be our king. Their latest move is justified with quite appealing “if you can’t open it, you don’t own it” mantra. First they’ve unlocked the mobile phone software and now they are freeing the case to “share the keys to Industrial Design,” allowing interested developers to go beyond software design. OpenMoko has made CAD files for the Neo 1973 available as a free download, meaning that you can re-craft the case and share it back with the community. The files are posted under a ShareAlike Creative Commons license.
Nice move folks. Now please hurry up with the second gen device. If you release it before the first Android phone, you may stand a chance. Otherwise, you may consider joining LiMo Foundation or get an additional money from VCs to market your stuff. Just an idea…
[Via: Gizmodo]