Nokia OS director on Symbian buy

clipped from www.linuxdevices.com Nokia OS director on Symbian buy — Jun. 24, 2008 — Following today's news that Nokia will release Symbian as open source, LinuxDevices spoke with Ari Jaaksi, Nokia's director of open source. We asked Dr. Jaaksi how the move affects the company's Linux strategy, including its participation in Maemo.org, and its strategy regarding Trolltech tools offerings. ...

Nokia to buy, free Symbian

clipped from www.linuxdevices.com Nokia to buy, free Symbian — Jun. 24, 2008 — [Updated 2:15PM] -- Nokia will buy the rest of Symbian, and release the smartphone OS under an open source license. The OS will be governed and owned by a Symbian Foundation formed by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Ericcson, Panasonic, Siemens, AT&T, LG, Samsung, STMicroelectrics, TI, and Vodafone. ...

Google Android deadline slips

clipped from www.linuxdevices.com Google Android deadline slips — Jun. 23, 2008 — Google now expects Linux-based Android phones to ship in the fourth quarter instead of the second half of this year, according to a report. Reasons for the delays reportedly include language glitches, last-minute changes from Google, and issues over carrier branding. ...

HD surveillance camera design runs homespun Linux

clipped from www.linuxdevices.com HD surveillance camera design runs homespun Linux — Jun. 23, 2008 — Marseilles, France-based Nexvision has announced a network IP (Internet protocol) video camera design that incorporates the Texas Instruments (TI) DaVinci TMS320DM6467 processor. The Linux-based CamHD hardware/software reference design is equipped with an Altera Cyclone III FPGA (field-programmable gate array), and boasts a claimed 1080P HD resolution. ...

Mobile WiMAX chipset boasts low idle current, tiny footprint

clipped from www.linuxdevices.com Mobile WiMAX chipset boasts low idle current, tiny footprint — Jun. 18, 2008 — Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) announced a mobile WiMAX chipset optimized for WiMAX peripherals for PCs, smartphones, and PDAs. According to Fujitsu, the 12x12mm Mobile WiMAX chipset offers a sub-0.5mA idle current, and supports Linux and Windows Mobile operating systems. ...

Freescale ports CodeWarrior tools to Eclipse

clipped from www.linuxdevices.com Chip vendor joins Eclipse, ports dev tools — Jun. 18, 2008 — Freescale Semiconductor announced it is porting its Linux-compatible CodeWarrior development tools to the Eclipse open architecture platform. Freescale is also joining the Eclipse Foundation and will work with Power.org and Wind River on the Eclipse Target Communication Framework project, says the company.

Nokia completes Trolltech acquisition

clipped from www.linuxdevices.com Nokia completes Trolltech acquisition — Jun. 18, 2008 — Finland-based handset manufacturer Nokia announced that it has completed its acquisition of Trolltech. The Norwegian software firm's development talent -- together with its Linux-compatible "Qt" application development framework -- is likely to help Nokia improve its cross-platform support, and expand its presence in the Linux mobile device market. ...

Linux top OS in MIDs

clipped from www.linuxdevices.com Linux top OS in MIDs — Jun. 13, 2008 — Linux will be a top OS in MIDs (mobile Internet devices), suggests a report from Forward Concepts. The report, aimed at quantifying MID-related opportunities for chip makers, identifies TI and Qualcomm as well-positioned in an emergent market expected to reach 40 million unit shipments globally within four years. ...