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- Backed by Intel, Ubuntu, Google, mobile linux is poised for commercial takeoff in 2008
- The momentum behind mobile Linux is accelerating because several communities -- and commercial giants -- are finally backing it. Despite earlier efforts from pioneering companies like MontaVista, Lineo and Access, the open source operating system has always taken a back seat to proprietary mobile operating systems such as Nokia-backed...
- Blog posts 2008-04-04
- First batch of LiMo mobile Linux devices readied for battle against Microsoft, Nokia
- First batch of LiMo mobile Linux devices readied for battle against Microsoft, NokiaCoffin is becoming too small for so many nails...HastalaVista, babyPFdon't forget OpenMoko and the Neo1973 / FreeRunnerThis article doesn't talk about how OpenMoko.org has been working on a mobile Linux-based communications platform for over a year now and...
- Discussion threads 2008-02-11
- AT&T's policy for unlocking phones
- AT&T's policy for unlocking phonesUpgrade to iPhone2 in 2008 ?Most of us are anxious to move up to iPhone2, ASAP, but will we be permitted to upgrade as usally permoitted by carriers OR are we required to use the horse and buggy version for the 2 full years, under Apple's...
- Discussion threads 2007-09-29
- Mr. Martin tear down this wall
- In Madrid today Trolltech announced that its Qtopia Phone Edition for Linux-based mobile phones is being ported to the Neo1973 and will be offered to individuals under GPL 2.0. What this means, in Europe, is that Qtopia Greenphone developers have a second reference platform and form factor...
- Blog posts 2007-09-18
- Intel aims to speed Linux gadget development
- Intel aims to speed Linux gadget developmentWyse Thin Clients; OLPCIntel has put on the good guy hat recently. Today they distance themselves further from HP and Microsoft. HP is now the largest tech company by revenue and has abandoned the HP way for the wrong ways of identity theft. ...
- Discussion threads 2007-07-16
- Photos: Another Linux phone for hackers
- Designed to run OpenMoko's open-source operating system, the hackable Neo1973 is now available to developers in standard and advanced versions.
- Image galleries 2007-07-09
- Can OpenMoko break the wireless monopoly?
- Open source telephony takes a big step forward today as the OpenMoko neo1973 starts shipping to developers. Its public Wiki is also open for business.The phone runs an open Linux kernel and what it calls Mobile FOSS, meaning everything inside it is Free and Open Source Software. Parts were chosen based...
- Blog posts 2007-07-09
- What kind of choices do you have if you don't want an iPhone?
- What kind of choices do you have if you don't want an iPhone?FIC Neo1973Just a thought... www.openmoko.comI take it you have TMobileBiasedthank you for an article "blog" with some real info! ntntZune is beter than iPod, too!If you believe that, then I have a bridge to sell you, real cheap....
- Discussion threads 2007-06-29
- The Trojan Horse iPhone
- The Trojan Horse iPhoneOne of the worst headlines yet on ZDNetNTFinally. Another point of view at ZDNet.It's refreshing to read an opinion completely opposite from those expressed in the knee-jerk articles written by most ZDnet bloggers.The Trojan Horse idea aptly fits the description for the iPhone. Unlike the...
- Discussion threads 2007-06-28
- Ubuntu on your cellphone? What a fantastic idea!
- Ubuntu on your cellphone? What a fantastic idea!Makes good sense ...With Ubuntu having all of the media attention with the new Dell deal it makes sense to keep with the momentum and go for a cell phone platform. It's good for cell phone manufacturers since you can customize the OS...
- Discussion threads 2007-05-08
- (Photos: Will the real iPhone please stand up?)
- (Photos: Will the real iPhone please stand up?)You forgot the Neo1973http://www.metaportaldermedienpolemik.net/blog/Blog/2007-01-09/fic+neo1973+vs+apple+iphoneSoWhy isn't anyone ripping this phone for being so expensive?This just goes to prove......that Apple really knows how sell itself - and has it's finger on the pulse, and potentially the wallets, of the consumer. Remember how everyone used...
- Discussion threads 2007-01-19
- Closed iPhone is a necessary evil, for a while
- Closed iPhone is a necessary evil, for a whileThe Open Source iPhoneIt seems the bazaar you are looking for will be here in February. The Open Source iPhone, Neo1973, is open for all to use and copy. See more: http://www.linuxtogo.org/gowiki/OpenMoko/iPhoneWell DoneExcellent blog about how things will really play out... Nicely...
- Discussion threads 2007-01-14
- Why does the iPhone get so much hype when more capable devices are already available?
- Why does the iPhone get so much hype when more capable devices are already available?Open DeviceIt's funny that Matthew Miller say he won't use the IPhone because it is locked to Cingular and many open devives are avalaible on the market, but the guy use the single most most locked...
- Discussion threads 2007-01-14
- The touch screen kills the Apple iPhone for the business user
- The touch screen kills the Apple iPhone for the business userDid you miss something?I could swear that Jobs, in the video of the presentation, noted that you can press one button for a telephone call. In other words, it's in memory. Am I wrong?Bass AckwardsThe others you mention have keys...
- Discussion threads 2007-01-10
- Apple's sexy iPhone
- Apple's sexy iPhoneGorgeous, but....It looks like an awfully sweet device. Some reservations for me--the size being the main one. If this is accurate:http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/sizemodo-iphone-vs-treo-750-227419.phpThe phone measures 6.26 inches long x 3.296 x 0.687. That's pretty large to fit in a pocket. And no way in hell I'm gonna...
- Discussion threads 2007-01-09
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