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Qualcomm Adopts Linux for 3G Handsets

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the it's-the-clue-phone dept.

quan74 writes "According to an article at MacNewsWorld, it seems Qualcomm is the latest to add Linux to its handheld devices. 'By introducing Linux on the MSM, Qualcomm supports manufacturer partners who wish to leverage existing Linux applications, third-party developers and application catalogs to reduce their software development costs and improve time-to-market.' What I found interesting is that Linux will be the first third-party operating system supported by Qualcomm."

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  1. Risks? by bigtallmofo · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I'm all for pushing technology forward, but integrating so many functions into one device can have a downside..

    I don't think we're too far off from having spyware for mobile phones that sends advertising SMS messages to everyone in your phone address book. Or even calls everyone and plays a pre-recorded message. As these things become more ubiquitous, they'll be a larger and larger target.

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    I'm a big tall mofo.
  2. Difference in total cost.. by wcitech · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I remember reading somewhere that the cost of a single liscense of Windows Mobile is only a few bucks. What is the total cost saved by using Linux in handheld devices? It'd be interesting to compare.