" Subject: Firm applies Linux to mobile phones " X-URL: http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/news/2000/06/__10/20000630_1020.htm " Firm applies Linux to mobile phones " A Korean venture firm has developed a Linux-based software for smart phones, enabling users to change the functions and features on screen. Palm Palm Technology said the world's first Linux-embedded mobile phone will make its debut as early as November. Linux is an open-source operating system that its supporters claim is more stable and flexible than Microsoft's market-dominating Windows, which is closed and proprietary. Linux can be modified, changed and improved by software developers with all those changes shared with other developers. The company has recently succeeded in developing a Linux operating system, called "Tynux," for use in wireless Internet access terminals including cellular phones. "Mobile phones offer fixed interface and applications that users can's change. With the open-source operating system, they will be able to change the configuration and programs to their tastes," Chang Jong-a, an official of the company. The company is currently developing commercial wireless Internet devices, jointly with companies including SK TeleCom. The company plans to optimize the system further for other applications including personal digital assistants, videophones and set-top box. He said the firm is in talks with Chinese firms for a joint development project, an effort to advance into the huge market where Linux is most popular as an alternative to Windows. Updated: 06/30/2000 (C) Copyright 2000 Digital Korea Herald. All rights reserved -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/