This is kind of a bummer. I was hoping to see an N9 with Meego, and I don't think that's going to happen anymore.
My guess is that dropping the project comes as a result of signing this deal with Microsoft. Nokia seems to have opted for Windows Phone instead of MeeGo.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/09/nokia-meego-idUSLD...
I was kind of holding out for that to replace my 3GS I guess. I don't really like Symbian, and I was hoping for a solid, well engineered phone with a real keyboard for a change.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/11/nokia-meego-not-dead-stil...