Nokia drops MeeGo phone before launch (Reuters)

Funny, I see things the exact opposite.

Ok, RPM vs Deb doesn't matter at all
GTK failed so they had to move to something which actually has a shot at appealing to developers who are used to nice stuff on android and iOS (Qt & QML)
Nokia and Intel might not have a clue about working with communities but they are doing well by simply hiring companies which DO have a clue - very smart move.

Now Qt (and qml) are finally mature they can write gui's that actually are on par with android and iOS - and they dump it all for a MS silverlight based platform... Of course, it makes sense. They can stop a lot of R&D and development as well as building their own services platform, saving lots of money - making the company more profitable in the short term. Big bonus for the bosses. Longer term - Nokia dies because it has no unique capabilities and added value anymore, being just another hardware manufacturer. But the current bosses have left the company by that time so why would they care? Their bonus is paid :D