ARM, six others join forces on Linux Mobile Computing platform

October 04th, 2007 | Category: Pdas / Tablet Pcs

Just after Symbian announced that its future operating systems would support ARM SMP multicore technology, ARM has teamed up with six others to collaborate on a Linux Mobile Computing platform. More specifically, the firm has joined with Marvell, MontaVista, Movial, Mozilla, Samsung and Texas Instruments in order to develop a “Linux-based open source platform for next-generation mobile applications.” Reportedly, the platform will eventually be released into the open source community, and it hopes to move swiftly in getting the goods into “Connected Mobile Computing (CMC) devices.” And whether you’re wondering when you can get your hands dirty with it, ARM is hoping to release a full platform early next year and have equipped devices on shelves by early 2009.