> At that point it seemed IBM was not interested in outside hardware
> development with cell processor. Yes the do encourage cell software
> development and they even provide a SDK. But you must run that on a
> PS3, an IBM cell based blade system, or a computer equipped with a
> cell based PCI-e card (from Mercury Systems or other vendors).

Apparently, there have been some misunderstandings from my side. I thought "limiting access to Cell" to be meant programming-wise while you meant it distribution-wise and "allowed outside developers to work with the chip" to be meant software-wise while you meant it hardware-wise. Sorry for that. Golem fell for the same misunderstandings it seems.
But thanks for clarifying the actual situation around Cell and IBM's current -- and sad -- attitude. I also hope there will be change ahead.