Openmoko
 The Neo1973, the first smartphone using the OpenMoko software | |
| Developer(s) | The OpenMoko Team |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Linux |
| Type | Operating System |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Website | http://www.openmoko.org/ |
OpenMoko is a project in the early stages of development to create a software platform for smartphones, using free software.
The aim is to create a general-purpose Linux distribution for mobile phones.
Components
OpenMoko uses the Linux kernel, together with a graphical user environment built using the X.Org Server, GTK+ toolkit and the Matchbox window manager. The OpenEmbedded build framework and ipkg package system are used to create and maintain software packages.[1] To see a hardware comparison of the Neo1973, a chart is located here [1]
Release history
- OpenMoko was announced in 2006 by its founders First International Computer (FIC).[2]
The first supported phone, the Neo1973 was released on July 9 2007, sold exclusively through openmoko.com[3]. The version released (internally called GTA01) is dubbed a "developers only" release, costs US$300 and can be used with any GSM carrier. This phone can also run the Qtopia user interface, although it is not developed nor supported by the manufacturer.
GTA02
A more fully featured version (internally called GTA02) is scheduled for release sometime around December 2007 with:
- Wi-Fi
- 2D and 3D graphical acceleration
- Accelerometers
- Faster CPU
- Larger capacity battery
And a price of US$450.
The software may not be ready for 'Mass Market' users in December, if not, the hardware will remain 'Developer Only' until it becomes adequate.
See also
References
External links
- Official website and development portal
- Official wiki
- LWN.net: A first look at the OpenMoko Neo 1973, August 2007
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