Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Welcome MeeGo

MeeGo is a Linux-based platform that is capable of running on multiple computing devices, including mobile handsets, netbooks, tablets, connected TVs and in-vehicle infotainment systems. 

In February this year, Intel and Nokia announced joining their existing open source initiatives (Moblin and Maemo respectively) to form MeeGo project. MeeGo is hosted at the Linux foundation.

Why do I take notice? The following attributes of MeeGo makes it real interesting
  • Aimed at Developers and other OEM manufactures - a proven product placement strategy (ask Android)
  • Lowers complexity for targeting multiple device segments 
  • Enables all players of the industry to participate in the evolution of the software platform and to build their own assets on MeeGo
  • Offers differentiation abilities through user experience customization
  • Offers a compliance program to certify software stacks and application portability
  • Offers a compliance program to certify software stacks and application portability
  • Supports multiple app stores
It's too early to say whether MeeGo can pose serious challenge to Android. Nonetheless it's good enough a platform for IT leaders to take notice.

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