So Google has announced their open mobile OS initiative: Android. The OS is based on Linux, totally open source, and will be released under the Apache v2 license. Additionally, there are already a slew of carrier, software, manufacturing, and other various "alliance" members. And to top it all off, they'll be unveiling an SDK on November 12th. Sounds pretty promising, no?
I can't help but wonder what Adobe is thinking today. Will this help the Flash Player or AIR get on mobile phones? Will Adobe take interest at all? I sure hope so. I'm getting rather excited over the possibilities.
One Response to “Google Announces Open Mobile OS. Adobe to accelerate Linux support?”
I’m not sure what info you’re seeking. Adobe Flash Lite engine is already available on the majority of higher-end phones. I’m typing this on a pocket computer which has the full Linux desktop Player. AIR is still in rapid development of its first generations and has not yet spread to Linux.
Google got massive media exposure today, but won’t release technical info until next week. Sounds like an OS, though, atop which manufacturers can add code.
Today it’s mostly PR frenzy. Let’s wait until they really say something.
jd/adobe