Cyanogen Inc. is now Andrasta

MIUI is based on Android *2.3.7* and CyanogenMod 7.1 sources, and is developed initially in the Chinese language by Chinese startup Xiaomi. [4] Xiaomi has added a number of apps to enhance the basic framework; these inclue MITalk (a Blackberry Messenger clone), MINotes, MIBackup, MIMusic, and MIGallery.

Don't trust Chinese.

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I am on MIUI 1.11.4... and seems to be more better than CM7.1Camera,wifi,3g,voice record,LED notification with color,2.3.7 and better looks. CPU 1GHz ... Voice clarity is also good and looks the best...Till now no problems...I was on CM7.1 for a week. Prior week was on original ROM 2.2.2... this week on MIUI 1.11.4Till now MIUI is good... but there are some places where text is in chinese.... and thats annoying...Lets see for some days...I will be then permantly shifting Back to Original Stock ROM of Defy for India like out of Box Stock.
 

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