Linux For Mobile Phones - Part 1
This kicks off a new series of posts about linux on mobile devices. As we explore this topic and track the progress of linux on mobile phones in the world and particularly in Pakistan, I hope that we’ll learn plenty along the way.
I keep hearing about linux for mobile phones and all the great things to expect from these developments. However I’m not sure if linux for mobile devices will meet the same fate as linux for PCs i.e limited penetration but not good enough for the mainstream public. Of course when it comes to servers, linux has done very well so in no way I am doubtful about the powerful impact and the potential. But for mobile devices we are talking about ordinary users who are not interested in a cool technology per se but want a better package of services, without the limitations imposed by today’s phone. Therefore user adoption is key and it will come from a balanced combination of good features, easy-to-use interfaces and cheap, reliable devices. Good luck Tux.
To start off, I am sharing an article from Wireless week, titled Mobile Linux Gets Legs.
A couple of recent analyst reports indicate Mobile Linux is starting to catch on, something also born out by reports that Palm will launch its first smartphone soon running Linux.
News reports have indicated Palm’s Linux phone will launch in October and will use technology developed by Wind River Systems. Wind River built the Linux platform for Palm’s new Foleo. Meanwhile, IMS Research says Mobile Linux will experience a compound annual growth rate of 45% over the next five years.
“The increased focus on Mobile Linux shows the high level of interest from all segments of the cellular handset industry, including manufacturers, network operators and component suppliers,” the research group says. “This is demonstrated pretty clearly by the expanding membership of the LiMo (Linux Mobile) Foundation, an industry group that was established in January of this year with the stated goal of developing a common Linux Platform.”
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