Mobilinux is a discontinued Linux distribution by MontaVista.[1] It was announced on April 25, 2005.
| Developer | MontaVista Software |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | 5.0 / 5.0.24 |
| Marketing target | Embedded system |
| Platforms | ARM architecture |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel |
| Official website | www.mobilinux.com |
History
editIn 2005, PalmSource joined MontaVista to collaborate on Mobilinux.[2]
In April 2005, version 4.0 was released.[3] In 2007, version 5.0 was released.[4]
Usage
editAround 35 million devices have run on Mobilinux, mainly in Asian markets. LWN.net argued that because it was controlled by a single company and targeted mobile operators, it did not generated a large developer community.[5] It has been used on smartphones and NAS devices. The Motorola used Mobilinux in their MotoMagx OS, for example Motorola ROKR.[6]
Hardware support
editIt had support for the Freescale's i.MX31 chipset.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ilyas, Mohammad (2006). Smartphones. Syed Ahson. Chicago, Ill.: IEC. pp. 113–117. ISBN 978-1-931695-50-3. OCLC 65340949.
- ^ Staff, ZDNet. "PalmSource gets cosier with Linux". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ Pilato, Fabrizio. "MontaVista's Mobilinux 4.0 for mobile and wireless devices | Mobile Magazine". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ Gohring, Nancy (2007-09-26). "MontaVista releases new Linux-based mobile phone OS". InfoWorld. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ "Symbian to be another open mobile platform [LWN.net]". lwn.net. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ Webwereld, Redactie. "6 geflopte mobiele besturingssystemen". Webwereld. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ Hochmuth, Phil (2006-11-27). "Linux on Zune soon?". Network World. Retrieved 2021-05-18.