Mobile: Nokia: The Mobile Future Is Wide Open

Nokia buys Symbian: Linux News: Mobile: Nokia: The Mobile Future Is Wide Open.

"It further validates our vision and the importance of openness"

Crunchgear has some good comments here, and the NYT has a good, related story on Nokia here.  Highlights from the NYT:

• Nokia wants to transform itself into a next-generation entertainment company
• Nokia is also positioning itself as a promoter of social networking, with photo and video sharing and games for users of its cellphones

“Change is painful, but you have to figure this out in order to be successful,” said Mr. Ojanpera, who is based in White Plains. “The question is, are you willing to play by the new rules?”

Very interesting path Nokia is taking here - and true to their mantra I guess: