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What was missing were compelling nominees for the executive board. I'd thought that e.g. Haavard Nord (former Trolltech CEO that took the company public, inves
by wheels 16y ago
What was missing were compelling nominees for the executive board. I'd thought that e.g. Haavard Nord (former Trolltech CEO that took the company public, investor and on several small boards) would have made an interesting nomination. (Though I personally don't see abandoning Meego as a poor decision.) It was pretty clear that a collection of small-time anonymous shareholders weren't going to be welcomed by investors with open arms.
- davidw 16y agoThat and the plan of action was basically "do what we were doing before, only better, and in fewer places". I think Android was a better option than that, and perhaps a better cultural fit in some ways. And, if I may be permitted a bit of a dig: it was very Nokiaish of them to change their minds so quickly.
- shareme 16y agoNokia had three options they were considering: A MS WP7 B Google Android C Both MS WP7 and Google Android
- PakG1 16y agoApparently, they were also looking at RIM. Link I submitted didn't get much attention. :) http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2222379 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2222379