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Linux shares antecedents with Apple’s iOS, because it is an attempt, similar to BSD, to create an entirely free version of Unix. It dates back to the 80s, but was pulled together by a kernel added by young Finnish programmer Linus Torvalds in 1991. Prior to Torvalds’ involvement, other programmers had created libraries, compilers, editors and a windowing system under the GNU General Public License. Since around 2003 handset makers have been tireless in their attempts to reduce Linux to an embedded version which fits onto a phone, with the LiMo Foundation and MeeGo being the best thought of. But it has been Google’s Android which has dominated, which relies on the Dalvik Java Virtual Machine sitting above Linux, published as Open Source under the Apache license. Rethink Wireless notes there are moves by rivals to re-interpret Applications for this Virtual Machine code for other operating environments and is following this debate closely.
Samsung will have Tizen smartphones by September
18 March, 2013
Already has NTT Docomo and Orange to launch a high end smartphone running the Linux OS
Wind River boosts Intel's communications story
21 February, 2013
Chip giant's real time Linux unit promises performance boost and traffic intelligence for Intel comms processors
Ubuntu outlines tablet plans, Tizen 2.0 released
20 February, 2013
Two candidates to be the mainstream mobile OS for post-PC devices take steps towards commercial reality
Developer preview of mobile Ubuntu due this week
18 February, 2013
Just six weeks after Canonical unveiled its mobile OS plan, it will release preview on Nexus devices
Telefonica to unveil first Firefox handsets
22 January, 2013
To show off two Mozilla-powered models from Geeksphone of Spain at developer event in Brazil this month
Crowd-funded dual-booting PengPod ships in January
4 December, 2012
Budget tablet confirmed to be arriving early next year, will run Android and Linux
Sailfish and Firefox OS poised to take on Android
22 November, 2012
Finnish start-up Jolla shows user interface for its MeeGo-based system, while Mozilla's offering will reach handsets in early 2013
Samsung reported to be readying first Tizen phone
26 September, 2012
Wi-Fi Alliance certification indicates that the Linux-based OS will run on a variant of the Galaxy S III
Nokia's featurephone gets touch and new browser
7 June, 2012
Asha Touch trio bring full cloud experience to sub-€100 segment as Finnish vendor battles against mass market Android
Samsung makes major commitment to Linux Foundation
6 June, 2012
Korean giant sends signals that it will strengthen its Tizen second OS as a balancing act with Android
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