Answer by William for [Jolla Tablet] Fully open source OS ?
All I can say about the May 5, 2016 update: shame on you, Jolla!
View ArticleAnswer by shmerl for [Jolla Tablet] Fully open source OS ?
In the past Jolla expressed interest in opening everything, but the claim was they won't be doing it right away. So far very few things were opened from those which were closed at the initial release....
View ArticleComment by Titanium
The "for profit" is just a preface for what follows: they have yet to build a sustainable business model. Once you go open source you can't go back if you realize was too early, so I understand them....
View ArticleComment by Kevin
I think the "for profit" argument is misleading. Open source isn't about being "the good guys" and giving everything away as a gift. It is about letting the community contribute to improve the product....
View ArticleComment by MartinK
@Titanium If it is like this I can understand that - but in such case they can't just say "everything is open" when it is not. That's the issue.
View ArticleComment by Titanium
Jolla is a company for profit, so I think that the real answer is that they will open source each piece whenever it will be sustainable with their business model.
View ArticleAnswer by ZogG for [Jolla Tablet] Fully open source OS ?
As we already learned hard way, those kind of question would not be answered officially. And if even they'll be, you'll never get straight answer. And don't tell me this is not really important/hot...
View ArticleComment by foss4ever
This answer is incorrect as the comments posted by @Titanium and @Pornis clearly show. There is also a more official response from sailors in the link @Titanium providef that clearly indicates that SOC...
View ArticleComment by Titanium
Jolla tablet will use Bay Trail that indeed use Intel HD graphics 7:...
View ArticleComment by bavarians6
Where did you see confirmation that it's using Intel's **Moorefield** chips? They've not released an official statement on that. Given the memory spec (DDR3L-RS), it's actually highly likely it uses...
View ArticleAnswer by 10robinho for [Jolla Tablet] Fully open source OS ?
Looks like I've got to partial answer - its **negative**. This tablet will use Intel Moonfield chips with PowerVR GPU. That GPU has no open source drivers and there are no indications that in the...
View ArticleComment by Stooph
This is the most important question of all. This decides about whether Jolla truly stands for what it says, and seriously contributing to the *freedom* of its users. Otherwise, it means that they are...
View ArticleComment by foss4ever
I agree this is a very important question and Jolla should provide an official answer to it. The trust goes in hand-in-hand with promises that are kept and empty marketing jargon (if thats what this is...
View ArticleComment by 10robinho
Very important question, I hope we can get clear answer, including details about firmware and drivers.
View Article[Jolla Tablet] Fully open source OS ?
Hi, quoting from the [www.jolla.com/tablet](http://www.jolla.com/tablet) page:> **Unique and independent Sailfish OS**>> Jolla Tablet’s Sailfish operating > system will be unlike anything...
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