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Qualcomm Announces Support For Linux

May 5, 2005, 4:33 PM by (staff)

Qualcomm announced that they will support Linux on upcoming chips designed to provide a low-cost, single-chip solution for mid range mobile phones. Linux, while not popular yet, is gaining popularity on phones outside the West, especially in emerging markets where costs must be kept as low as possible. Qualcomm expects Linux adoption to pick up in more established markets as well. The first chip to support Linux is a CDMA 2000 model. Additional chips with Linux support will target advanced 3G networks such as EV-DO Rev. A, UMTS and HSDPA.

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VOLVORacr

May 6, 2005, 9:24 PM

Huh?

What exactly does this Linux integration mean.

Will it have something to do with the actual OS of the phone.

Or will it have to do with the network compatibility.

muchdrama

VOLVORacr said:
What exactly does this Linux integration mean.

Will it have something to do with the actual OS of the phone.

Or will it have to do with the network compatibility.

You're thinking too hard...it's j...
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tonyblaze

May 5, 2005, 9:01 PM

Moto a780

Does this mean that some day verizon might get a phone like the moto a780?

muchdrama

tonyblaze said:
Does this mean that some day verizon might get a phone like the moto a780?

I'd assume it's possible if Linux is a new way of driving handset costs down and carrier profits up.

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