An increasing number of manufacturers are adopting Linux for their mobile phones since it enables them to use the same operating system on a large range of different products. It also gives them greater flexibility in differentiating devices, without being locked into proprietary schemes.
Mobile phones running Linux include
- Motorola A760, A768, A780, and E680
- Panasonic P901i
- NEC N901ic
- Samsung SCH-i519
- Telepong
- Wildseed
- ROAD S101 devices
The Sharp Zaurus PDAs have been leading in the area of handheld Linux devices for many years.
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Introduction to Embedded Mobile Linux
Table of Content
1. Background Knowledge
2. Embedded Linux for Mobile Devices
3. Mobile Linux and Standard (x86-based) Linux
4. Embedded Mobile Linux Processors and Vendors
5. Comparison with Other Embedded Operating Systems
6. Current and Future Developments
