Google Android fumbles, Linux mobile hooks the interception
LiMo is a consortium of mobile technology organizations working to develop Linux as an open source mobile platform. The foundation just announced several new members that may help accelerate development of mobile Linux.
In 2007, LiMo was founded by six organizations: Motorola, NEC, NTT DoCoMo, Panasonic Mobile Communications, Samsung Electronics and Vodafone.
But, for mobile Linux to succeed, handset manufacturers and service providers must support it. LiMo knows that and has continued to add new partners. That in mind, LiMo just announced several new members including Acrodea, ETRI, Huawei, Purple Labs, and Trolltech.
LiMo is focused on “deliver[ing] an open and globally consistent software platform based upon mobile Linux for use by the whole industry to catalyze next generation mobile consumer experiences.”
Like Google Android, the LiMo foundation is “open to all vendors and service providers in the mobile communications marketplace, including device manufacturers, operators, chip set manufacturers, independent software vendors, integrators and third party developers.”
The difference? Linux already has hardware in the works using it as the operating system.
Google Android will need to make quick strides to catch up.
About the LiMo Foundation
The LiMo Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit entity that strives to increase the adoption of Linux within the mobile industry. The LiMo Foundation aims to leverage the mobile Linux platform to create an open, transparent, scalable ecosystem spanning application and middleware developer communities and to encourage the creation of compelling, differentiated and enhanced consumer experiences. A full description of the foundation, including the vision, goals, charter and membership information can be found at www.limofoundation.org.
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Good question Symbian, Linux mobile overall has a head start, but Google has a huge following of users that trust its brand implicitly.
The quality of developers each platform attracts will influence how innovative its feature set becomes, and new partnerships with existing mobile players will impact how well each platform is deployed.
I don’t see a clear winner yet, but we’ll continue to report on new developments.