Linux Foundation to host Moblin project

07 Apr 2009

The non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, the Linux Foundation (LF) announced it will support the 2007-created Moblin project primed to be the most advanced and open mobile Linux platform.

The open source project features a Linux-based software platform is optimized for the next generation of mobile devices including netbooks, mobile Internet devices (MIDs), in-vehicle infotainment systems, and other embedded devices. In this economic climate, these markets are among the fastest-growing in computing, and Linux is increasingly considered the OS of choice for vendors who require more attractive margins, faster time to market and custom branding.

According to the director of the Linux Foundation, Jim Zemlin, Moblin offers a truly open platform and already has some of the best and brightest minds focused on its architecture and development. "Through the Linux Foundation, an even broader community can contribute to Moblin becoming the predominant Linux-based platform for mobile devices."

Doug Fisher, vice president Intel Software and Services Group, and general manager System Software Division considers the Linux Foundation as the perfect environment to take Moblin to the next level. "The open source process delivers multiple benefits to any project, including faster innovation and increased technology visibility."

Fifteen operating system vendors have committed to distribute Moblin-based products, including Asianux, Canonical, DeviceVM, gOS, MontaVista, Novell, and Wind River, among others.