(keitai-l) Re: New software platfom compatible with Symbian and Linux from Ntt DoCoMo

From: uncle lister <lister_at_pikkle.com>
Date: 11/19/04
Message-ID: <419D558B.4070703@pikkle.com>
So this is like series 60? I wonder what the Fujitsu toolkit adds on top 
of Symbian that S60 doesn't?  

/dc

>MS is again out:
>
>NTT DoCoMo Develops Common Software Platform for 3G FOMA Handsets
>
>TOKYO, JAPAN, November 18, 2004 --- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today  
>that the company has developed a common software platform for 3G FOMAŽ  
>handsets. DoCoMo will license the platform to handset vendors, aiming  
>to support the development of high-quality FOMA devices with improved  
>time-to-market and cost-effectiveness.
>
>The development of software for mobile handsets has become increasingly  
>time consuming due to the introduction of highly sophisticated services  
>and functions. In response, DoCoMo will offer manufacturers a common  
>software platform to support their development of distinctive  
>application software and thereby differentiate their products.
>
>The development platform is compatible with both the Linux and Symbian  
>operating systems. The Linux version was jointly developed with NEC  
>Corporation and Panasonic Mobile Communications, and the Symbian  
>version was jointly developed with Fujitsu Corporation.
>
>The platform consists of the following:
>
>1) Middleware for common services and functions
>
>2) Customized modules of the operating system
>
>3) Sample device drivers
>
>4) Sample application software, including scheduler, image viewer, etc.
>
>5) Handset emulator software for PCs
>
>6) Documentation, including development guidelines for  
>applications/drivers, platform user's guide, etc.
>
>Some models of the new 901i series, as well as other FOMA handsets to  
>be released in this second half of fiscal 2004, are developed based on  
>the common platform.
>
>http://www.nttdocomo.com/presscenter/pressreleases/press/ 
>pressrelease.html?param[no]=501
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