“5NINE, … announces the launch of WAPLinux.org, an open
source development project for modifying the Linux kernel to fully
support the Wireless Application (WAP) protocol and bearers such as
the Short Message Service (SMS), Mobitex and third generation (3G)
technologies such as the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
(UMTS). These wireless communication technologies will allow
Linux to be a choice, for wireless handheld and device vendors, to
put in PDAs, watches, appliances and cell phones which will set a
Linux standard for wireless client application technology.”
“Even with the promise of public wireless networks with wider
bandwidth, these networks will always suffer from the inherent
unreliability caused by structural and radio interference evident
in the wireless voice communications of today. WAP is a bearer
independant protocol optimized for public wireless networks which
allows a more satisfactory experience for endusers with
wireless handhelds. “In our commitment of making Linux the choice
for wireless handhelds and appliances, we created WAPLinux.org.”,
says Martin Dumas, CEO of 5NINE, “3G communication technologies,
combined with WAP, will create the wireless application platform of
the future.”