Nokia Might Dump Windows, Embrace Android Soon

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2012-09-27 16:51:12 UTC
Modified: 2012-09-27 16:51:12 UTC

Summary: Nokia is reportedly looking at the option of kicking out the Microsoft mole and going ahead with Linux instead

Android is all over the place and even Techrights' site articles are now being composed in Android ICS. According to reports, even Nokia might soon turn to Android and kick out the Microsoft mole. As one site put it, "Magnus Rehle, a senior partner at telecom advising firm Greenwich Consulting, tells Reuters in an interview, "Elop has not been able to attract customers and that is what counts. You can say that he has not had enough time, but he has been there for two years. Time is up."

"The alter-ego which is Microsoft did irreparable damage to Nokia.""He's referring to Nokia Oyj. (HEX:NOK1V) CEO Stephen Elop, the former Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) executive who now leads the embattled Finnish phonemaker."

If Nokia turns to Android, it will have a lot of explaining to do after feeding patent trolls, leading to antitrust complaints from Google. The alter-ego which is Microsoft did irreparable damage to Nokia. It never pays off to partner with Microsoft. Only one side (or none) is set to gain. ⬆

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mcinsand

2012-09-28 16:36:19

I dunno if I would count Nokia out or not. Apple has enough cash on hand and they really can't afford to not have Windows in the marketplace. With the Android phones making Apple look under-choiced, over-priced, and simply lagging behind, Apple needs a Falstaff to make them look less sad. Sooooo... I can't help but wonder if Cupertino might find some way to 'invest' and keep Nokia afloat.

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2012-09-28 16:46:35

Apple is paying Nokia. For alleged patent infringements.

Having said that, I suspect it has been a way to pressure Android backers to pay Nokia, eliminating cost advantages.

Similar to http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/microsoft-licenses-dozens-of-patents-from-access-and-acacia-in/

Needs Sunlight

2012-09-28 11:21:05

I don't know if "leads" is the right verb for what Microsoft's Elop is doing to Nokia. Even if they are successful in sloughing him off, there is a very long way now to get back to where they were with Linux regardless of if they go with Meego or Android.

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2012-09-28 11:25:43

Novell was rendered dead too when Microsoft took over operations by obligation.

Nokia Might Dump Windows, Embrace Android Soon

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