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NEWS FLASH
2000 - 45 (Dec. 2000) PRODUCTS, SERVICES & APPLICATIONS Korean-based Firm Introduces Smartphone with Embedded Linux OS According to industry forecasts, the embedded Linux operating system earlier released by the Korean-based company, Palm Palm Technology Inc., and now loaded into a smartphone may prove to be "the most adequate operating system for wireless Internet appliances." Palm Palm along with its partners SK Telecom and Seoul National University have introduced SK Telecom’s IMT-2000 smartphone loaded with Tynux®, an embedded Linux OS reengineered by Palm Palm. Palm Palm claims that Tynux provides a wireless Internet environment equal to that of a PC, and its enhanced power and memory performance is ideal for multimedia data applications. This functionality is apparent in the IMT-2000 smartphone (brand name Palmi) with its multimedia features such as animation, MP3, and video communication. Specifications of IMT-200 smart phone:
With the earlier release of Agenda Computing Linux-based handheld PC and now SK Telcom’s smartphone, a competitive market for Linux-based appliances appears to be on the rise, and we will, more than likely, begin to see the release of Linux-based wireless handsets, PDAs, and in-vehicle dashboard systems. For more information: www.palmpalm.com/press/en_index.htmlMobileinfo Comments and Advisory: Use of Linux as an operating system for smartphones will reduce the licensing costs and open up the industry. Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are the property of their respective owners. NEWS
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