With regard to alliances...

"LG Electronics, Intel, and Toshiba have joined the Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP).

The organization is working to establish a set of recommendations for service enablers on mobile devices. Tim Raby, managing director of OMTP, said that the entry of three new companies has strengthened the organization, as their..."

Just like the NAND vs NOR, that which I ranted about way, way, in the beginning before it became fashionable in the press, there were alliances in each camp.

I pay attention to items such as above to see who is friendly with who.

jefother....do you see the pattern emerging there?...lol

doni