It ain't over till it's over
Embedded Linux will be the same threat to the PPC platform that Linux is to the Windows platform. I predict that Palm's GUI on top of Linux will be very successful, but I agree that locking it down will drive everyone away.
The reason that Pa1mOne split from PalmSource is, Pa1mOne still has to sell handsets while they're waiting for PalmSource to get its **** together. The current Treo is the leading seller in its market segment, so spare me the obituaries. The next Treo will run Magneto, and will continue P1's market dominance.
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