Hi Mychaela,
My two cents on the subject is that any solution seems better than a
fork. This is a small community, what we are doing is even more niche.
Visibility is as important as the features themselves, therefor
whatever the community thinks is appropriate to somehow
integrate/merge these into existing Osmocom projects (MSC/MGW and
libraries), seems like a better approach.
In this sense probably option 2. seems an easy way out of this for now.
I am also planning to add more Nokia BTSes to the supported list,
namely Flexi EDGE, Multiradio and Multiradio 10. If anyone has access
to a minimal viable setup (BTS+1 RF unit at least), or has equipment
and can provide remote access, and/or want to donate it, please let me
know. Of course older Nokia units (Talk family and even older units)
are also welcome.
Regards,
Csaba