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The reality of mobile Linux: Part one

At the Mobile World Congress, ZDNet.co.uk looks at how mobile Linux is already making an impact on handsets, with platforms and toolkits shown off by Trolltech, Access and Azingo

Published: 19 Feb 2008 12:00 GMT

Tags: Windows Mobile, Apps, Palm Os, Foundation

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Mobile World Congress preview: The year of Linux

Mobile World Congress preview: The year of Linux

The show formerly known as 3GSM looks set to have a strong focus on mobile Linux this year, as well as mobile WiMax, femtocells and hosted apps more

ARM to show Android prototype

ARM to show Android prototype

The chip designer plans to show a prototype mobile phone based on Google's Android platform next Monday at the Mobile World Congress wireless show more

Mobile World Congress: Day one highlights

Mobile World Congress: Day one highlights

The show formerly known as 3GSM is always a busy one, with many mobile and telecoms companies competing with each other to make the biggest splash more

Emerging mobile tech to watch out for

Emerging mobile tech to watch out for

The Mobile World Congress isn't just about an infinite number of similar handsets, operators trying to get anyone interested in mobile TV, and platform wars. Lots of companies have something a little bit different on offer more

Sony Ericsson goes Windows Mobile

Sony Ericsson goes Windows Mobile

The manufacturer launches its Windows Mobile-based Xperia line with the X1 handset, while Microsoft hints at a future tie-in with Nokia more

EU: Cut data-roaming costs or face regulation

EU: Cut data-roaming costs or face regulation

At the Mobile World Congress, EU commissioner Viviane Reding said regulation will be introduced if operators don't cut their data-roaming charges by July more

More heavyweights join mobile Linux group

More heavyweights join mobile Linux group

Orange and Access join the LiMo Foundation to collaborate on its upcoming mobile Linux platform, which promises more applications for users more

Vodafone warns of threat from Google and Apple

Vodafone warns of threat from Google and Apple

Chief executive Arun Sarin has warned the industry to get creative around mobile services or risk being sidelined by newer arrivals more

RIM: BlackBerry's future lies in social networking

RIM: BlackBerry's future lies in social networking

Co-chief executive Jim Balsillie has said an enterprise social-networking revolution is on the way more

Mobile World Congress: The final analysis

Mobile World Congress: The final analysis

Mobile World Congress 2008 was short on jaw-dropping announcements, but provided a fascinating glimpse into an industry on the brink of turmoil more

The reality of mobile Linux: Part one

The reality of mobile Linux: Part one

At the Mobile World Congress, ZDNet.co.uk looks at how mobile Linux is already making an impact on handsets, with platforms and toolkits shown off by Trolltech, Access and Azingo more

The reality of mobile Linux: Part two

The reality of mobile Linux: Part two

At the Mobile World Congress, ZDNet.co.uk examines Linux handsets which are already on the market, as well as a low-cost Linux-based 3G phone and Google's Android platform more

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