http://downloads.openmoko.org/snapshots/2007.11/

The link above is where to download the newest offical snapshot for OpenMoko. Apparently it can make and recieve calls most of the time, however battery life is still a major problem due to some power management problems

Off the the site:

Major changes since OpenMoko 2007.1 August Snapshot:

• Performance and stability improvements all over the stack
• New features in the PIM applications and the mediaplayer
• Revamped dialer, application manager, and neo device daemon
• New application: openmoko-browser (webkit-based)
• Lots of tiny little things under the hood...

Please see the OpenMoko Wiki for installation instruction

It looks like the software is maturing nicely, and we should have a usable phone too. I have also read that the Wifi drivers are very strong and getting ready for GTA02's release. Here is a guide to flashing your OpenMoko on Ubuntu:

http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Installation_guide

I recommend the Ubuntu environment, and a good place for any non Linux user to start is my buddies blog Ubuntu1501. It is a great place to learn about Linux and learning about all the powerful tools that comes with it.

I picked up the latest issue of Linux Journal today when I saw the Neo1973 on the cover. I havent had a chance to read it but I will update this post later after I do. I glanced at it, and it seems to be a developer interview about the project. Hopefully it will contain some new information since we have been a little bare on the news lately...

For all you Linux Journal subscribers here is the link to the digital issue
http://www.linuxjournal.com/issue/164

Update: I just finished reading the article, and It was mostly about the philosophy of the project, and how they hoped to cause a shift toward open source mobile phones. He talks about the evolution of the project and the community behind it, but no new details are really given. The most exciting thing is that they appear to be in contact with some cellular providers and are trying to make a deal with one to help promote the phone. The article explicitly states that OpenMoko will always be open, but they are looking for a service to help promote the idea of an open source phone.