JavaFX is a new Java technology being developed by Sun that enables rich internet application on desktops. JavaFX Mobile is a mobile version of that, and it includes the OS. Sun got lot of Java OS related IP when they acquired SavaJe. Now an all Java OS is definitely going to be a hit because of the number of applications it can support. Add JavaFX to that, now you have a powerful platform that can compete with Flash and Silverlight. ......continue reading

So I have been following Linux configurations available for mobile devices and have blogged about LiMo a while ago. There are several other Mobile Linux configurations available for cellphones including Google Android which is based on Linux. iPhone SDK is also unix based, and OpenMoko is the other open source Linux. There are several other varients offered by Montavista, Greenhills and other OS vendors. ......continue reading

Openmoko, an open Linux platform company, is exhibiting at Linuxworld Expo this week. They are showing three models shipping using their platform. The devices are GSM based and unlocked. Users can buy them today and use with AT&T and TMobile in USA. ......continue reading