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Old 11-26-2008, 09:19 PM
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Question Rally cry to all WM users for un-locked GPS
I read a really great article detailing a crisis that is currently afflicting the WM world.. To read it, go here.. It basically bemoans how a lot of carriers are locking down their GPS to only work with their branded GPS software.. I hope this will at least be an interesting read for you... I for one support them

What do you think can be done to cause this to stop?
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Re: Rally cry to all WM users for un-locked GPS
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Re: Rally cry to all WM users for un-locked GPS
Woo Hoo! Got one supporter! Now who else is with us?
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Old 11-27-2008, 09:29 PM
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Re: Rally cry to all WM users for un-locked GPS
Absolutely, count me in - where do I sign the ePetition...
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Old 11-27-2008, 09:42 PM
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Re: Rally cry to all WM users for un-locked GPS
From the article above, I think this is what we should do...

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So we'll make you a deal. From now on, whenever we find out that a carrier is releasing a Windows Mobile device with locked-down GPS, WMExperts is going to write an executive at that carrier a nice letter, on real paper, explaining why this is a bad idea. We encourage other lovers of Windows Mobile to do the same. If we all promise to do that, will you please try a little harder to stop your partners from locking down the GPS?
We've drafted up the our first letter to Verizon, here it is in PDF form. We invite you to write letters of your own (they're more effective if you write them yourself instead of just copying ours) as well. Just as importantly, we at WMExperts are publicly asking Microsoft to please work to place more pressure on carriers to stop breaking GPS for the good of the platform.
I think that PPC Geek's could craft their own letter, a website... And we, as individual members, should each write our own letter.. I think this will help greatly..
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Re: Rally cry to all WM users for un-locked GPS
The carriers are gonna do everything to charge the subscribers and make more money, it's a business decision.

I think it sucks, but corporations are all about greed.

Long live the hackers, phreakers and developers!
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Re: Rally cry to all WM users for un-locked GPS
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The carriers are gonna do everything to charge the subscribers and make more money, it's a business decision.

I think it sucks, but corporations are all about greed.

Long live the hackers, phreakers and developers!
True.. Its an ever ending struggle... We want top of the line phones with outrageous capabilities, long-lasting batteries, low rates, truly unlimited data, great customer service, complete coverage.. Yet we want to pay as little as possible.. Can't have it both ways..
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Re: Rally cry to all WM users for un-locked GPS
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True.. Its an ever ending struggle... We want top of the line phones with outrageous capabilities, long-lasting batteries, low rates, truly unlimited data, great customer service, complete coverage.. Yet we want to pay as little as possible.. Can't have it both ways..
Exactly!

We want it all and the carriers want all of our money...

Such is life.
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Exactly!

We want it all and the carriers want all of our money...

Such is life.
True...
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