Two New Linux Phones to Ship in Japan

An anonymous reader writes "Japan's largest mobile carrier has announced two new Linux phones with support for push-to-talk, multiple numbers, and other advanced features. Of the six models models in NTT DoCoMo's new 902i-series, the two running embedded Linux are made by NEC and Panasonic, who have been collaborating on a Linux-based software platform for 3G mobile phones. The NEC-manufactured N902i boasts a four megapixel camera, while the Panasonic-made P902i aims to appeal to music lovers, with music jukebox software and an available 1GB MiniSD card. Between these and Motorola's Linux mobile phones, Linux seems to be doing well in Asia, in the rapidly growing feature-phone space, which is projected to comprise the majority of global mobile phone shipments by 2010."

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Brings new meaning to....

[Shakes268]

Is that a penguin in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

Microsoft Smartphone All the way baby

[frankcow]

I'm a fan of Linux as well. But I gotta say, M$ has done a great job on smartphone, and has made it incredibly easy to program for it. Not to mention the interop with the most popular OS in the world...