Topic: Symbian Os

2 chapters across the catalog

Tippie-Top
Episode 1101 2:30:27 - 2:34:47

1101: Tippie-Top

Hardware Longevity and the Decline of the PC Market

The discussion turns to why people keep computers longer than they did in the 1980s, leading to more frequent hardware failures. John C. Dvorak praises the indestructible nature of the Nokia E71 and argues that abandoned operating systems like Symbian should be released into the public domain.

Swagger
Episode 1033 2:49:54 - 3:00:31

1033: Swagger

Symbian OS Open Source, No Agenda Outro

The hosts conclude the show by discussing the possibility of creating an "Off The Grid" (OTG) phone using the open-sourced Symbian operating system and a Nokia E71 clone. They emphasize the show's mission of providing "life-saving tips" for the digital era. The episode ends with a series of sound bites and the standard sign-off.