Limo For Linux Based Phone Is Finally Chooses By Verizon
Posted on 2008 under Digital News, Software, Mobile phone, Miscellaneous |18 May
A battle between Google’s Android and Linux now comes to a close, thanks to Verizon Wireless. The company has finally made its decision to work with the LiMo Foundation to incorporate the Linux operating system on the mobile phone. The name truly defines the main purpose i.e. Li-Linux and Mo-Mobile. The LiMo Foundation works to deliver a consistent software platform based upon Mobile Linux for the entire mobile industry.
Instead of Google’s Android operating system, Verizon Wireless has shown its strong interest in open cellphone platforms running Linux. The leading network operator has been chosen to offer a seat on the board of the LiMo Foundation. The wireless carrier will now become a core member of the consortium that consists of Motorola, NEC, NTT DoCoMo, Panasonic Mobile Communications, Samsung and Vodafone.
“Verizon Wireless is demonstrating itself as a champion of openness in mobile innovation by joining the board of the LiMo Foundation. Major wireless service providers from across North America, Asia and Europe are now engaged in committed collaboration through LiMo,” said Morgan Gillis, executive director of the Foundation.
Kyle Malady, vice president of network for Verizon, expressed, “Verizon Wireless is committed and invested in encouraging innovation, providing developers the opportunity to deliver new wireless choices and expanding the mobile market. We expect our involvement with LiMo to advance these principles.”
Verizon Wireless is planning to sell its first phones based on the LiMo operating system in 2009.
The major drawback of Google is that the Android platform failed to gain supporters. However, there was a big confusion whether the G-Phone will be a mobile phone or a software.
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