As far as I can tell, this Nokia-Trolltech deal could end up being counter-productive for Google’s Android, at the same time, they may not mind in the long run.

Despite concerns about further fragmenting the mobile Linux world, I think that seeing mobile Linux taking a center stage with Nokia is going to be better overall for the consumer. Sure, Nokia was once a difficult egg to crack, but now we ought to see Trolltech leading their new parent company into new areas of development.

Hate Linux mobile? Look at it this way. Open source alternatives to closed source options mean a better product no matter what product you end up choosing. So whether that means forcing Apple to rethink an offering with the iPhone or forcing Microsoft to offer more for less, it is good for you as a customer.