Nokia Expects Growth Of Linux On Cell Phones To Continue


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Nokia says its expects the growth of Linux on cell phones to continue. Linux is a dominant O/S in the IT community, but has so far enjoyed limited growth on cell phones. Nokia thinks that fact will soon change.

Nokia itself has used Linux for years in its Internet tablets, large phone-like devices used to access Internet on the go, but lacking calling functionality. “We will expand that range, and we believe that the role of Linux will grow,” said Nokia spokesman Kari Tuutti.
Linux is the most popular type of open source operating system which is available to the public to be used, revised and shared — meaning it has a large developer community which could result in more attractive programs and lower costs for the likes of Nokia.

Linux is the direct competitor to an O/S from Microsoft. Obviously, more commitment from Nokia is bound to be […]

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