About Mobile Linux (MLI)
The Mobile Linux workgroup has as its mission to accelerate adoption of Linux on next-generation mobile handsets and other converged voice/data portable devices and to provide a mobile profile for the LSB.
Open Source Projects - The Mobile Linux workgroup does not impose unfunded mandates upon the Linux industry. Rather, it creates guideline specifications based on existing open source (prototype) implementations and works with LF members and open source community members to invest in existing projects and instigate creation of new projects to fill gaps and fulfill the promise of Linux in key segments like mobile telephony.
Conference Calls
Mobile Linux conference calls are on every other Wednesday at 9AM (Pacific Time).
- Number: 1-319-741-8000
- Passcode: 819365#
- Next series of calls: 2/13/08, 2/27/08
Mobile Linux BLOG
The Mobile Linux workgroup can post BLOG articles for topics relating to the Mobile Linux workgroup or topics relating to the mobile linux community and/or ecosystem.
Workgroup Resources
Mobile Platform Guidelines
Mobile Linux Platform Guidelines - Summary
- Mobile Platform Security Guidelines
- Mobile Platform File System Guidelines
- Mobile Platform Developer Tools Guidelines
- Mobile Platform Virtualization Guidelines
- Mobile Platform Performance Guidelines
Mailing Lists
Links
- Mobile Linux leadership team
- LiPS Forum
- CE Linux Forum
- Gnome Mobile and Embedded (GMAE)
- LiMo Foundation
- Ubuntu Mobile
- Mobile and Internet Linux Project (moblin.org)
- Open Mobile Alliance (OMA)
Calendar
Mobile Linux (MLI)
About Mobile Linux (MLI)
The Mobile Linux workgroup has as its mission to accelerate adoption of Linux on next-generation mobile handsets and other converged voice/data portable devices and to provide a mobile profile for the LSB.
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Linux in mobile does not need a lot of evangelism. Linux already has traction in mobile space and the adoption of Linux on next-generation mobile handsets and other converged voice/data portable devices is accelerating. End users of these mobile devices may never know that they are running "Linux Inside", but the promotion of Linux-based handsets will attract developers into the mobile Linux ecosystem. An open development environment will enable developers to provide applications and add-ons to the ecosystem that were not possible on proprietary platforms.
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Mobile Linux Platform Guidelines
The Linux Foundation Mobile Linux Platform Guidelines are organized into the sections listed below:
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The Mobile Linux workgroup is the natural forum for communication between members and the LSB workgroup, fostering adaptation of the LSB and its test suite to the mobile Linux development environment and assisting members in using the LSB effectively.
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While the technical barriers to sue of Linux in mobile devices have largely been overcome, device manufacturers still have concerns about the legal issues around use of GPL software in their products. The legal team at The Linux Foundation could provide a forum to discuss legal concerns among the members. Example topics include GPLv3 and the ability to change/update handsets, regulatory issues (i.e. FCC regs), DRM, and other IP liability concerns.
Leadership Team
David "Lefty" Schlesinger - Chairman; also serves as representative to LiPS, GMAE, and Desktop Architects
charter
The Mobile Linux workgroup is rechartering to better leverage member participation and to concentrate on areas where we can make a difference. The workgroup's mission is still to accelerate adoption of Linux on next-generation mobile handsets and other converged voice/data portable devices.
