Neo Base is a smartphone/software bundle distributed by Openmoko, Inc. The bundle includes the Neo 1973, Openmoko's first touchscreen smartphone, and a system developer's kit for Openmoko's open-source, Linux-based smartphone operating system. A similar bundle, Neo Advanced, is also available. It contains the same essential items, but adds various accessories specifically for software developers.Trusted Log: Linux Powered NEO 1973 Great iPhone Alternative (July 10, 2007)
Neo Base Contents
Limited Release
The Neo Base was released exclusively to software developers who were interested in creating programs for the Openmoko platform. They were encouraged to create new, open-source software for use in forthcoming versions of the Neo 1973, which would be designed more for consumer use.Trusted Log: Linux Powered NEO 1973 Great iPhone Alternative (July 10, 2007)
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Distributed by Openmoko, Inc.
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Includes Openmoko's proprietary Neo 1973 smartphone
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Also includes system developer's kit tools for developing applications in the Openmoko operating system (OS)
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Neo Base is the standard version of the bundle
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Neo Advanced is the premium version, and includes extra accessories for software developers
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Scheduled to be upgraded and replaced by the GTA02
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GTA02 was released as the Neo FreeRunner on July 3, 2008Openmoko Wiki: Neo FreeRunner
