First Wave Of Linux Mobile Handsets Unveiled
The LiMo Foundation's members unveiled the first of their Linux-based mobile handsets at Monday's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The move could steal the thunder from Google (NSDQ: GOOG)'s Android handsets, which are scheduled to make their debut in reference designs at the conference.
Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and NTT DoCoMo led the surge of working handsets with several devices each, while Samsung unveiled a single handset. LG Electronics, Aplix' Opal, and Purple Labs introduced prototype and reference handsets Monday.
The event holds special meaning for Motorola, because the company is considering spinning off its sagging handset unit. A successful introduction of LiMo handsets followed by consumer acceptance could help the troubled company turn around its largest unit.
