Based on Funambol's extensive experience with open source communities, Funambol management noticed that the candy color user interface designed by Apple produces eye-strain and eventually leads to blindness. Researchers of the University of Touchzikistan confirmed this in a study conducted with a rare set of Klquing monkeys that became blind after they were given iPhones to activate the release of food in their cages.
"We considered several alternatives for a new iPhone user interface, such as making it look like a BlackBerry or Windows Mobile device. However, our usability tests revealed that people could still actually use it, so we went with a text-based command line," said Fabrizio Capobianco, Funambol CEO.
This solution allows for much higher flexibility for iPhone users, with high contrast screens and the complete absence of colorful distracting icons. A full sized keyboard is necessary to operate the phone with this new user interface, but who doesn't have a spare keyboard in the basement these days?
Steve Jobs, known for his preference for high-contrast-wear (i.e. his ubiquitous black turtleneck), was pleased when shown the new user interface. "We were getting lots of complaints that the iPhone was too easy and fun to use. We're glad that Funambol stepped up and addressed these issues."
Richard Stallman, the Free Software guru, rapidly converted to the new iPhone, said, "My beliefs prohibit me to click on screens with fingers, but now, thanks to Funambol, the iPhone can finally be equipped with a real operating system and GNU Emacs". He also called for additional changes but the crowds of impassioned hackers that were listening rushed out of the room to buy the modified iPhones blessed by his Chief GNUisance.
Funambol-on-iPhone is fun to use with its 47 undocumented switches. It comes with a full 67 page guide, covering every step necessary from installation to first boot. The user is expected to figure out how to proceed from there by themselves. Funambol confirmed the availability of this user interface until April 1, 2008.
IMPORTANT NOTES: this is a joke. No animals were harmed in the writing of this press release. Please don't sue us. We do really support iPhones, though.
