The Register: Motorola Launches First Linux Smartphone

[ Thanks to Matt for this link. ]

"Motorola yesterday launched its first Linux-based smartphone into the Far Eastern market.

"Announced last February, the A760 uses Linux as a core operating system, on top of which Java provides a multimedia application framework. Software that ships with the device includes a PDA-style personal information management suite, a video player, music player, an instant messaging tool and more..."

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