Firefox OS
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| Developer | Mozilla Corporation |
|---|---|
| Working state | Proposed, In Development |
| Source model | Open Source[1] |
| Initial release | In Development |
| Repository | |
| Kernel type | Linux kernel |
| Default user interface | Graphical |
| Official website | www |
Boot 2 Gecko is a proposed open source mobile operating system in development by Mozilla Corporation.
History
Announcement
In September 2010, Mozilla released photos and a 3D video tour of a concept phone, the Mozilla Seabird, brought to life by product designer Billy May for the Mozilla Labs' Concept Series. [2] At the time, it was hypothesized that this was merely a concept, never to see the light of day.[3]
Follow Up
On July 26th 2011, information was released to several tech news websites, stating that Mozilla planned to build a mobile OS built on top of Android.[2][3][4][5][6]According to Ars Technica, "Mozilla says that B2G is motivated by a desire to demonstrate that the standards-based open Web has the potential to be a competitive alternative to the existing single-vendor application development stacks offered by the dominant mobile operating systems."[6]
References
- ^ "Mozilla making mobile OS using Android". HowStuffWorks. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ a b "Mozilla's Making a Cellphone OS Based on Android". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ a b "If Mozilla Ever Made A Cellphone, This Is How It Might Look". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ "The Firefox Phone? Mozilla Working on Android-Esque OS". Gagagadget. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ "Mozilla borrows from Android to create its own mobile operating system". androinica. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ a b "Mozilla eyes mobile OS landscape with new Boot to Gecko project". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2011-07-26.