I think it is the right choice they made. They don't need to hang on with the devices and they may have more time after that to concentrate on support for users. The faster they get working devices out of their hands the better. Also they get off the stress of waiting for the LOS or Ubuntu to be ready, get off from storing or shipping the devices. I believe it is a question of mental health for all of them, how this Covid messed up everything for them. It id a miracle what Chen could do, pushing through this all.