I think Nokia have reinvented themselves a few times (they started out in rubber, right?). If they&#x27;s opted just to pack it in they would not have become the giant they did.<p>In addition I&#x27;d assume the major shareholders in Nokia &amp; BB have had sight of and a say in the plans to try turn things around. And they think that it&#x27;s a better bet than simply turning off the lights and distributing whatever cash those companies have on hand.