Articles tagged with: Limo Foundation and Symbian

Nearly 20% of Mid- and High-End Mobile Devices Will Run a Linux Operating System by 2013

Linux, which has been much maligned by Symbian and Microsoft as a non-starter in the handset operating system market, is set to see strong growth as issues with framework fragmentation and silicon requirements are alleviated. The growing momentum behind the LiMo Foundation initiative, as well as the marketing boost that has been realized from the entry of GoogleĆ's Android solution has been further enhanced by NokiaĆ's support of the Maemo solution and its purchase of Trolltech.  more

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Fragmentation is Slowing Linux Uptake in Mobile Phones

Fragmentation is one of the most common complaints levied against Linux as a cell phone operating system, reports IMS Research - and, at present, there is a relatively high degree of variation in Linux-based solutions when compared to other platforms such as Symbian or Windows Mobile. more

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