Comment Re:Lying like dogs... (Score 1) 495
You have the code to the app-side of the OpenMoko - the Linux side. Do you have the code to the radio stack? The code to access and manipulate the calibration parameters, change RF chipset behaviour, manipulate handoff. Can you add new custom AT commands to the stack? Or are you just interfacing with the radio firmware via AT?
That is, is the Calypso Moko FW open source?
http://people.openmoko.org/joerg/calypso_moko_FW/all_version__CHANGELOG.txt
Jailbreaking is the gateway to the real danger of modifying the baseband radio binaries (not apps-processor). In and of itself, I agree that just jailbreaking won't affect the cellular network.
Post-jailbreak modification of the baseband firmware is what is happening when you unlock an iPhone. This modification invalidates the FCC, CE, GCF and PTCRB certifications of the phone. It has the potential to increase support costs and negatively impact network operation.
Its not analogous to using an IP Sockets API to crash your router. Its like modifying the firmware of your router's PHY and then calling customer support because your network is down.
That is, is the Calypso Moko FW open source?
http://people.openmoko.org/joerg/calypso_moko_FW/all_version__CHANGELOG.txt
Jailbreaking is the gateway to the real danger of modifying the baseband radio binaries (not apps-processor). In and of itself, I agree that just jailbreaking won't affect the cellular network.
Post-jailbreak modification of the baseband firmware is what is happening when you unlock an iPhone. This modification invalidates the FCC, CE, GCF and PTCRB certifications of the phone. It has the potential to increase support costs and negatively impact network operation.
Its not analogous to using an IP Sockets API to crash your router. Its like modifying the firmware of your router's PHY and then calling customer support because your network is down.