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Nokia, Intel Merge Maemo, Moblin Into MeeGo

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the there-can-be-only-one dept.

AVee writes "Intel and Nokia just announced a new project called MeeGo. MeeGo is supposed to be the result of merging Maemo and Moblin, bringing together the best pieces of those (already quite similar platforms). Interestingly this means that Intel will be sponsoring a mobile Linux distro which will run on ARM."

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  1. Funny names by goldaryn · · Score: 5, Funny

    MeeGo is supposed to be the result of merging Maemo and Moblin

    Who named these platforms, a Lord of the Rings fan with a speech impediment?

    1. Re:Funny names by EvilNTUser · · Score: 4, Funny

      A stupid name is a prerequisite for being a successful FOSS product. Nokia and Intel have clearly done their homework.

      Also indicating huge potential, MeeGo has already ignited a flamewar between RPM and DEB supporters. Welcome to the community!

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      My Sig: SEGV
  2. Re:Eh? by goldaryn · · Score: 4, Funny

    All Linux distros can potentially run on ARM ...

    All Windows distros can potentially run

  3. No by Carewolf · · Score: 4, Funny

    The real important question: What package management system will it use?

    No that's not it.