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Linpus to launch Tablet software based on MeeGo Linux by year’s end

September 22nd, 2010
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MeeGo is a Linux environment designed for mobile devices with small displays, including netbooks, smartphones, in-car entertainments systems and tablets. So far, only the netbook version has been released to the general public, but the slate version is due out soon, and one of the first Linux software distributions looking to take advantage of the MeeGo’s Slate UI is Linpus.

You may remember Linpus as the company that developed the operating system used by early Acer netbooks. While Linpus might not exactly be a household name, the company does have experience working with major PC makers, which makes it a little more likely that we’ll actually see Linpus Lite tablet Edition ship on real products from companies you’ve actually heard of.

Chippy at Carrypad got a chance to meet with the Linpus folks recently, and he reports that the company plans to ship the tablet Edition software in the fourth quarter of 2010.

He also points out that in addition to a touch-friendly user interface and support for touch gestures, Linpus Lite Tablet Edition will include a series of apps designed to work with touchscreens, including a web browser, media player, photo viewer, eBook reader, mail app, maps app, and contact manager.

Source:http://liliputing.com/2010/09/linpus-to-launch-tablet-software-based-on-meego-linux-by-years-end.html

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Nokia Puts Hardware First, Software Seconds Says Former Nokia Engineer

September 16th, 2010
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So why does is appear that Nokia continues to struggle when it comes to the high end smartphone market? Well the problem is apparently that hardware rules at Nokia and software comes in second place.

According to an article over on Engadget by Vlad Savov, John Gruber of Daring Fireball received an email from a former Nokia software engineer which gives an insight into why Nokia struggles in the high end market. Here’s an excerpt from what the engineer says…

“Here’s the problem: Hardware Rules at Nokia. The software is written by the software groups inside of Nokia, and it is then given to the hardware group, which gets to decide what software goes on the device, and the environment in which it runs. All schedules are driven by the hardware timelines. It was not uncommon for us to give them code that ran perfectly by their own test, only to have them do things like reduce the available memory for the software to 25% the specified allocation, and then point the finger back at software when things failed in the field.”

Apparently Nokia Design Chief Marko Ahtisaari, believes that MeeGo is the way ahead, however there was no sign of MeeGo during Nokia World 2010, so Gruber poses the question that maybe it’s time for Nokia to embrace Android or even Windows Phone 7, and well now that an ex-Microsoft exec is at the Nokia helm, who knows, but if Nokia wants to do well in the high end smartphone segment then maybe they should consider dropping Symbian and the elusive MeeGo.

Source:http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2010/09/16/nokia-puts-hardware-first-software-seconds-says-former-nokia-engineer/

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Intel Acquires Wireless Division of Infineon for $1.4 Billion

August 30th, 2010
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This morning, Intel and German chipmaker Infineon have announced the purchase of the German chipmaker’s wireless division by the American processor giant for $1.4 billion in cash. Samsung and Broadcom were also interested in the division, as it currently manufactures the cellular radio baseband chips for Apple’s iPhone. The acquisition marks Intel’s increasing focus on mobile phones and computing, in spite of the chipmaker’s previous attempts to break into the mobile chipset space with its own Moorestown platform and current software development push via MeeGo with Nokia.

Source:http://www.phonenews.com/intel-acquires-wireless-division-of-infineon-for-1.4-billion-12394/

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MeeGo 1.0 for netbooks updated

July 8th, 2010
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Intel and Nokia have issued the first update to version v1.0 of the MeeGo Core Software Platform and the MeeGo Netbook User Experience, released in late May. According to a post on the MeeGo Community blog by Intel Community Manager for MeeGo Dawn Foster, the first update includes more than 100 bug fixes that improve the operating system’s overall stability, compatibility and security.

Version 1.0.1 of MeeGo for netbooks is based on version 2.6.33.5 of the Linux kernel and features improvements to USB memory recognition and 3D graphics performance. Other changes include various browser enhancements, email client updates and better visuals. Full support for GNOME proxy configuration in the media player and more control over DNS settings have also been added.

The Linux-based distribution for mobile devices is the result of the February decision to merge Intel’s Moblin platform and Nokia’s Maemo platform under the aegis of the Linux Foundation. The first major update to MeeGo, version 1.1, is scheduled to arrive in October of this year, adding support for touch screen devices and car infotainment systems.

Source:http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/MeeGo-1-0-for-netbooks-updated-1034548.html

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MeeGo handset code unleashed to developers

June 30th, 2010
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Nokia and Intel have made a preview of the MeeGo mobile phone software available to developers.

In a June 30 blog post, Valtteri Halla of the MeeGo technical steering group announced “Day 1″ of the MeeGo Handset user experience project.

Indeed, as of June 30, handset-specific MeeGo source code will be opened to the developer community to access, contribute to and participate in. This release will allow developers to work toward the first official release of MeeGo v1.1 for Handsets which is expected in October. This move illustrates continued MeeGo momentum and marks the first MeeGo code supporting a touch environment. The MeeGo Handset Day 1 code is based on a new MeeGo Touch user interface framework and includes a set of MeeGo-compliant APIs

MeeGo is a Linux-based open source mobile operating system project that debuted in February 2010 as a joint project from Intel and Nokia. The project aims to merge the efforts of Intel on Moblin and of Nokia on Maemo into one project. It is hosted by the Linux Foundation.

In the post, Halla and co-author Imad Sousou (who also is in the MeeGo technical steering group).

Today, the handset baseline source code is available to the development community. This code is being actively developed as MeeGo 1.1, which is scheduled for release in October. The team has been preparing MeeGo Gitorious with all the sources and infrastructure to perform the weekly builds for MeeGo 1.1 development. The MeeGo UI team has also been busy creating the handset reference user experience and preparing the MeeGo UI design principles and interaction guidelines. This milestone marks the completion of the merger of Moblin and Maemo as major architecture decisions and technical selections have been determined. Today, we are also opening the MeeGo Build Infrastructure..

Source:-http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/MeeGo-Handset-Code-Unleashed-to-Developers-190311/

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China’s 1st Customized MeeGo-based Tablet PC Released

June 25th, 2010
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Red Flag Software Co., Ltd., a fast-growing Linux-based software developer in China, showcased a tablet personal computer (PC) based on a customized MeeGo operating system at the 8th China International Software & Information Service Fair (CISIS) yesterday.

NPad, the first tablet PC in the country to run the MeeGo platform, looks like iPad, a sparkling product launched by US electronics titan Apple Inc. (AAPL). The gadget, made by an electronics maker in China, has been preinstalled with applications like reading, instant messaging (IM), music, video, and office software to satisfy users’ basic need.

Other features of the Moorestown platform-powered product include a 10.1-inch touch screen, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G functions, GPS, and an eight-hour service time, according to an executive for Red Flag Software, noting that NPad is set to come into the market in the third quarter of the year, with a price lower than iPad.

Source:http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Newsfeed/Article/115156028/201006250709/Chinas-1st-Customized-MeeGo-based-Tablet-PC-Released.aspx

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Nokia To Use MeeGo Instead of Symbian

June 25th, 2010
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Finnish manufacturer Nokia has decided to switch from the Symbian operating system to MeeGo for its N series of handsets. The Nokia N8 is the last to use the platform.

However the company has said that they will still be offering Symbian for those devices with a broader appeal such as the X, E and C series of phones.

A spokesperson for Nokia said: “Nokia will naturally keep Symbian around — of course there’s a whole Symbian^4 to come — but will utilize it on more mass market devices as it seeks to push smartphones further down the product hierarchy.”

While some commentators believe this move will give Nokia a more competitive edge in the smartphone market, others fear that it could cause fragmentation. In other words, which platform should developers focus on?

What are the differences between the two operating systems?

Symbian is Nokia’s flagship operating system for mobile devices and smartphones. It is a descendant of the Psion EPOC platform and runs on ARM processors.

The software was created with three principles in mind. First, to ensure there is integrity and security of user data; second, to ensure that there is no user time wasted and third, to make better use of scarce resources.

MeeGo is a collaborative development between Nokia and Intel. Both companies worked together to find an operating software which combined the best of both their own platforms.

It was originally designed for use in netbooks.

Source:http://www.sellmymobile.com/news/nokia-to-use-meego-instead-of-symbian-1155/

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