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Xandros Launches First Netbook Experience on ARM Technology-Based Mobile Devices
Compelling Apps on Low-Powered ARM Devices Open New Opportunities for Mobile OEMs and Carriers
| Source: Xandros, Inc.
BARCELONA, SPAIN--(Marketwire - February 16, 2009) - Mobile World Congress -- Xandros, Inc.
today announced a turnkey software solution with a new, compelling user
experience for ARM® technology-based netbooks and other low-powered
Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). The Xandros solution enables mobile OEM
vendors and communications carriers to bring the full power of desktop
computing to mobile devices with fast boot, long battery life, and
always-on 3G networking. The Debian Linux-based system also enables mobile
phone OEMs to create new products incorporating a rich set of user
capabilities. About 98 percent of the more than a billion mobile phones
sold each year use at least one ARM CPU, according to mobile and wireless
industry analysts the Linley Group.
The Xandros solution for makers of ARM technology-based netbooks and other
MIDs comes with tools to customize its functions and interface for specific
markets and user demographics. It also includes a unique, custom brandable
online Application Store for access to software, games, multimedia and web
applications, enabling one-time and recurring revenue streams for OEMs,
service providers and carriers. Full-featured user applications include a
browser, push-based email, PIM, instant messaging, a photo viewer, a media
player, and an office suite to create and edit Microsoft Office documents.
All applications support both keyboards and touch screens, and exhibit
consistent appearances and behaviors.
"Xandros was at the forefront of the netbook phenomenon in using Open
Source solutions to provide customized user experiences. We are excited to
have Xandros on board to create innovative netbook solutions built and
optimized for latest ARM technology and platforms," said Bob Morris,
director of Mobile Computing, ARM. "With the generation of always-on
netbook computers, Xandros enables a new range of applications and user
experiences."
"Our model of success is the iPhone or Palm Pre, not the windows desktop.
While we work with Windows, that doesn't mean we make our applications look
or act like Windows," said Andreas Typaldos, CEO of Xandros. "Powerful and
efficient ARM technology-based processors have enabled Xandros to design a
new solution that combines the capabilities of a mobile phone with those of
desktop computing in one revolutionary, lightweight platform. OEMs can
reach new markets, while carriers can create recurring revenue streams
through engaging mobile devices and integrated services."
Showcased at Mobile World Congress, February 16-19
The new Xandros solution for ARM will be showcased at Qualcomm's booth #
8B53 (8) at Mobile World Congress, February 16-19, 2009, Fira Montjuïc in
Barcelona, Spain.
About Xandros
Xandros is the leader in providing seamless Windows-Linux interoperability
on a variety of platforms. Xandros' custom user experiences helped launch
the netbook revolution with the award-winning Eee PC. The Xandros suite for
mobile devices and netbooks includes integrated and customizable
applications, an online Application Store and cloud-based services. Scalix
delivers award-winning email, calendaring and messaging. BridgeWays
management packs provide seamless end-to-end management of business
critical applications on Windows, Linux and UNIX environments from one
console. The company is headquartered in New York, with R&D offices in
Ottawa, San Diego, Bracknell, Frankfurt, Mumbai, and Taipei and sales and
support offices worldwide. For more information, please visit
www.xandros.com
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