https://www.channelfutures.com/wp-content/themes/channelfutures_child/assets/images/logo/footer-new-logo.png
  • Home
  • Technologies
    • Back
    • Analytics
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cloud
    • Data Centers
    • Desktop
    • IoT
    • Mobility
    • Networking
    • Open Source
    • RMM/PSA
    • Security
    • Virtualization
    • Voice/Connectivity
  • Strategy
    • Back
    • Best Practices
    • Business Models
    • Channel 101
    • Channel Programs
    • Channel Research
    • Digital Transformation
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Leadership
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Sales & Marketing
    • Specialty Practices
  • MSSP Insider
    • Back
    • Business of Security
    • Cloud and Edge
    • Endpoint
    • Network
    • People and Careers
    • Training and Policies
  • MSP 501
    • Back
    • 2020 MSP 501 Rankings
    • 2020 Hot 101 Rankings
    • 2020 MSP 501 Report
  • Intelligence
    • Back
    • Our Sponsors
    • From the Industry
    • Content Resources
    • COVID-19 Partner Help
    • Galleries
    • Podcasts
    • Reports
    • Videos
    • Webinars
    • White Papers
  • EMEA
  • Awards
    • Back
    • Excellence in Digital Services
    • 2020 MSP 501
    • Top Gun 51
  • Events
    • Back
    • CP Conference & Expo
    • Channel Partners Evolution
    • Channel Evolution Europe
    • Channel Partners Event Coverage
    • Webinars
  • Channel Mentor
    • Back
    • Channel Market Intelligence
    • Channel Educational Series
Channel Futures
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Home
  • Technologies
    • Back
    • Analytics
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cloud
    • Data Centers
    • Desktop
    • IoT
    • Mobility
    • Networking
    • Open Source
    • RMM/PSA
    • Security
    • Virtualization
    • Voice/Connectivity
  • Strategy
    • Back
    • Best Practices
    • Business Models
    • Channel 101
    • Channel Programs
    • Channel Research
    • Digital Transformation
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Leadership
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Sales & Marketing
    • Specialty Practices
  • MSSP Insider
    • Back
    • Business of Security
    • Cloud and Edge
    • Endpoint
    • Network
    • People and Careers
    • Training and Policies
  • MSP 501
    • Back
    • 2020 MSP 501 Rankings
    • 2020 Hot 101 Rankings
    • 2020 MSP 501 Report
  • Intelligence
    • Back
    • Our Sponsors
    • From the Industry
    • Content Resources
    • COVID-19 Partner Help
    • Galleries
    • Podcasts
    • Reports
    • Videos
    • Webinars
    • White Papers
  • EMEA
  • Awards
    • Back
    • Excellence in Digital Services
    • 2020 MSP 501
    • Top Gun 51
  • Events
    • Back
    • CP Conference & Expo
    • Channel Partners Evolution
    • Channel Evolution Europe
    • Channel Partners Event Coverage
    • Webinars
  • Channel Mentor
    • Back
    • Channel Market Intelligence
    • Channel Educational Series
    • Newsletter
  • REGISTER
  • MSPs
  • VARs / SIs
  • Digital Service Providers
  • Cloud Service Providers
  • CHANNEL PARTNERS ONLINE
 Channel Futures

Open Source


MeeGo: Intel and Nokia Counter Android?

  • Written by Dave Courbanou 1
  • February 17, 2010
Intel and Nokia have merged their respective technologies: Moblin and Maemo, to create "MeeGo." Simply put, it's a Linux-based platform claiming support of hardware architectures from something as simple as a mobile hand-held device to in-dash car-computers and everything in between. Is this a Google Android alternative or wishful thinking on the part of two big-name companies?

MeeGoIntel and Nokia have merged their respective technologies: Moblin and Maemo, to create “MeeGo.” Simply put, it’s a Linux-based platform claiming support of hardware architectures from something as simple as a mobile hand-held device to in-dash car-computers and everything in between. Is this a Google Android alternative or wishful thinking on the part of two big-name companies?

So what does MeeGo have that other distros don’t? What’s so great about it? Apparently, MeeGo offers the QT application development environment, coupled with the Moblin core OS. That pairing is what both — Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini and Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo — think will propel MeeGo to go everywhere. “[it’s going to] Create an ecosystem second to none” says Kallasvuo. But I’m skeptical.

To be fair, the Linux Foundation has agreed to host the distro, making it some-what of a big deal, and they’ve also agreed to govern it using the “best practices of the open source development model.” I’m not really sure what that means. To cut to the chase, you can expect to see MeeGo in the second quarter of 2010. But here’s the kicker — actual MeeGo devices are expected to arrive by the end of 2010.

I suppose it’s not all that far-fetched. Nokia makes the phones, Intel supplies the chips, and then…the melding of quality open-source software? It could be a match made in heaven, but for some reason, I’m just not buying it yet. Meanwhile, the press release states that “Nokia and Intel expect MeeGo to be adopted widely by global device manufacturers, network operators, semiconductor companies, software vendors and developers.” That’s a really bold statement, especially when we see how long Android adoption took.

Google Android Alternative?

MeeGo, like Google Android, offers an open platform for a multitude of  processor architectures and will also be serving up apps. What good mobile platform doesn’t have apps? Dubbed “The Ovi Store;” this will be the market for apps, content and other oddities for  the Nokia devices, including MeeGo and Symbian-based devices. But then, for  Intel, you’ll have access to the  “AppUpSM Center” which will specifically be the market place for Intel-based MeeGo devices. The reason for this split is that  the Intel Atom Developer Program will be providing support for applications targeting Atom based devices.

If that sounds confusing, you’d be right. Splitting up the app store based on device, but yet both devices are running the same OS? This sounds like a bad idea. They’re adding clutter to an already cluttered and unstructured mobile-Linux marketplace. But then, oddly enough, the press release states that “…since MeeGo runs on multiple device types, people can keep their favorite applications when they change devices, so they are not locked into one kind of device or those from any individual manufacturer.” So, how is that supposed to work?

I must admit. I think the mobile Linux market (Android, Chrome OS, Ubunut Netbook Remix, just to name a few) already is very crowded. A cursory glance at the MeeGo.com website alludes to the fact that this distro will be much more focused on media-rich applications and interactivity, go so far to state that MeeGo will pop up in ‘connected’ televisions (TV’s with Internet functionality built in.) But that’s just a lot of claims, pop and circumstance. There aren’t even screen shots of what the proposed OS is supposed to look like.

Like all things in life, we’ll just have to wait and see.

But I have sneaking suspicion that MeeGo won’t be nearly as ubiquitous as they’d like you to believe it will be.

Tags: Cloud Service Providers Digital Service Providers MSPs VARs/SIs Mobility Open Source

Related


  • ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
    Lenovo to Ship Its Thinnest ThinkPad Yet with X1 Titanium Yoga
    Lenovo's expanded commercial line includes revamped ThinkBooks and AR glasses.
  • Samsung Galaxy S21
    Samsung Boosts Smartphone Security with New Galaxy S21 Line
    In addition, John Curtis will replace Mike Coleman as Samsung’s North America channel chief.
  • Cloud
    How Secure is Your Cloud Data?
    The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused a massive shift to remote work. According to one estimate, the number of days spent telecommuting has risen 49% since the pandemic. While the pandemic may have triggered the shift, there’s no sign things will return to normal once the crisis fades. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses […]
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business
    Microsoft Launches Surface Pro 7+ for Business, Sold Only via Channel
    The newest version of the Surface Pro is available with LTE Advanced option.

Leave a comment Cancel reply

-or-

Log in with your Channel Futures account

Alternatively, post a comment by completing the form below:

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Content

  • Don't Wait for Fall's 'Homecoming' Channel Event — CP Virtual 2021 Is Coming Soon
  • Dell Optimizes New Commercial PCs for Conferencing
  • 11 iPhones, iPads and More that Sparked the Apple Ecosystem in 2020
  • The COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the World — What’s Next for Cloud?

Galleries

View all

New, Changing Partner Programs: AWS, Tech Data, Avaya, Verizon

January 11, 2021

Industry Perspectives

View all

The Importance of Being Security-Centric

January 22, 2021

Cyberattacks: Threat Hunters Conquer Unpredictability with 3 Measures

January 21, 2021

The Right Data Migration Tool Helps Schools Move to Cloud During COVID Crisis

January 19, 2021

Webinars

View all

Who’s Behind the Mask? Hacker Personas Explained

January 26, 2021
  • 2

Your Network Perimeter Has Changed

February 18, 2021

In Case of Emergency: The Importance of Proactive Critical Event Management

February 23, 2021

White Papers

View all

Why Subscription Business Model

January 15, 2021

The Ultimate MSP Guide to Sales Efficiency

January 14, 2021

Eight Reasons Why MSPs Need IT Industry-Specific Sales Tools

January 14, 2021

Upcoming Events

View all

Channel Partners Virtual

March 2, 2021 - March 4, 2021

Channel Partners Conference & Expo

November 1, 2021 - November 4, 2021

Videos and Fastchats

View all

FASTCHAT: How SOAR Eliminates Security Challenges and Elevates Service Provider Revenues

January 6, 2021

Happy Holidays from Channel Partners & Channel Futures!

December 21, 2020

FASTCHAT: How Old, Unpatched Technologies Are Creating New Security Threats for MSPs and Their Customers

December 3, 2020

Twitter

ChannelFutures

Native @MicrosoftTeams integration coming to @SAP apps. dlvr.it/RrKz34 https://t.co/tM7SQaaOHl

January 26, 2021
ChannelFutures

#Biden, @CompTIA both launch big #cybersecurity efforts (separately). dlvr.it/RrKr54 https://t.co/hXEw2CGUMZ

January 25, 2021
ChannelFutures

.@HPE appoints new head of worldwide distribution. #cloud dlvr.it/RrKJLT https://t.co/FW0OUTDJFF

January 25, 2021
ChannelFutures

Following its acquisition of SAP specialist Pioneer B1, new @SapphireSystems GM reveals "buy and build" growth stra… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

January 25, 2021
ChannelFutures

.@exabeam, @VulcanCyber, @ntti3, @Vectra_AI, @Lookout and @valtixinc give high marks to @POTUS' federal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

January 22, 2021
ChannelFutures

Judge sides with @AWScloud against #Parler; @SADAsystems gets AI-centric board member; @EnsonoIT, @navisite get… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

January 22, 2021
ChannelFutures

2021 may be the year of the #security-centric #MSP @BarracudaMSP #remoteworking #ITsecurity #dataprotection #RMM… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

January 22, 2021
ChannelFutures

Adding #AIOps and #AI-driven WANs will help IT administrators move forward, says @MistSystems.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

January 22, 2021

MSSP Insider

Newsletters and Updates

Sign up for The Channel Report, Channel Futures Update, MSP 501 Newsletter and more.

Live Channel Events

Get the latest information on the next industry-leading Channel Partners event.

Channel Partners Online

Want more? Find more channel news and analysis on our sister site, Channel Partners.

Media Kit And Advertising

Want to reach our audience? Access our media kit

DISCOVER MORE FROM INFORMA TECH

  • Channel Partners Online
  • Channel Partners Events
  • MSP 501
  • MSSP Insider
  • IoT World Today
  • Webhostingtalk

WORKING WITH US

  • Contact
  • About us
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter

FOLLOW Channel Futures ON SOCIAL

  • Privacy
  • CCPA: “Do Not Sell My Data”
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms
Copyright © 2021 Informa PLC. Informa PLC is registered in England and Wales with company number 8860726 whose registered and Head office is 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG.
This website uses cookies, including third party ones, to allow for analysis of how people use our website in order to improve your experience and our services. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of such cookies. Click here for more information on our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
X