NEC shows off Linux mobile phones
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| NEC has thrown its weight behind mobile Linux with the introduction of four
| handsets based on the LiMo specification.
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| [...]
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| Among NEC's new phones is the N905i, a 3G/GSM phone with HSDPA for data
| connectivity, mobile TV reception, GPS and support for wireless payment
| services.
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http://www.computing.co.uk/vnunet/news/2209439/linux-mobile-phone-debut
Also new:
Alcatel-Lucent teams with NEC to develop next-gen mobile technology
http://www.itwire.com/content/view/16599/1055/
NEC does a lot of GNU/Linux. Examples below.
Recent:
NEC goes Back To The Future with XP for biz users
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| Redmond plans to shelve its support of XP in June 2008, by which time it
| should have pumped out Vista service pack one (SP1) to the masses. But NEC
| will continue to supply the XP reversal tool for anyone wanting to use it.
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http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2008/02/05/nec_xp_vista/
Related:
NEC Brings Linux, Windows Clustering Software to North America
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| Having invested in creating its own clustering software for Windows servers
| more than a decade ago and moved support over to Linux in recent years, NEC
| wants to sell that software to customers on this side of the Pacific Ocean.
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http://www.itjungle.com/tlb/tlb080707-story03.html
NEC Brings Linux, Windows Clustering Software to North America
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| Having invested in creating its own clustering software for Windows servers
| more than a decade ago and moved support over to Linux in recent years, NEC
| wants to sell that software to customers on this side of the Pacific Ocean.
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http://www.itjungle.com/tlb/tlb080707-story03.html
NEC launches tough laptop PC
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| The computer has a 12.1-inch touch panel LED-backlit screen and
| is a convertible-type laptop, which means the screen can be
| flipped around and folded down on the keyboard so that it
| resembles a tablet PC.
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http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/12/05/HNnectoughlaptop_1.html
Linux/Qtopia tapped for W-CDMA handset design
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| NEC will use Trolltech's recently announced Greensuite phone stack
| in a new 3G W-CDMA handset reference design. The "Medity" design
| is part of NEC's PlatformOvia family of hardware/software reference
| designs for handsets, digital audio-visual equipment, and
| automotive infotainment systems, many of which use Linux along
| with Trolltech's Qtopia middleware, according to the companies.
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5840987085.html
NEC's NAS redefines 'revolutionary'
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| The device runs open source NAS software, is compatible with Microsoft
| Active Directory, and has two Gigabit Ethernet ports. It also has twoU
| SB2 ports to connect external storage devices such as hard disks, DVD
| recorders and USB sticks.
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/28/nec_revolving_nas/
Free open-source storage software attracts users
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| Open source storage software is available to address a number of user
| needs, attracting tens of thousands of users who are turning to open
| source to avoid pricey proprietary products
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http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;2151292;fp;4;fpid;1968336438
NEC Designates SpikeSource as its Strategic Global Open Source Solution
Provider
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| SpikeSource, a provider of open source solutions, and NEC , today announced
| a strategic agreement to deliver SpikeSource certified open source
| infrastructure and solutions software on the NEC server hardware.
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http://www.sys-con.com/read/279413_p.htm
NEC Strengthens The Linux Ecosystem By Joining Open Invention Network
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| "The rapid pace of innovation and openness of the Linux environment make
| it attractive for hardware companies, software vendors and integrators to
| build and embed it in their products," said Jerry Rosenthal, chiefe
| xecutive officer of Open Invention Network, LLC. "With the addition ofN
| EC as an investor and licensee, we will be able to increase our pace
| of intellectual property acquisition and sharing. This will strengthen
| the Linux environment."
|
| "We believe that innovation is one of the biggest hallmarks for success.
| Linux is one of the most innovative and collaborative technologies ever,
| and a key growth driver for emerging markets"...
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http://linux.sys-con.com/read/272620.htm
NEC Marries Fault Tolerance with Standard Linux
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| NEC Corp. of America is bringing a standard Linux distribution to its
| fault-tolerant server line.
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http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2003097,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594
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| Responding to tough competition from comparative giants Nokia and Motorola,
| Matsushita (Panasonic) and NEC may form a joint venture around Linux-based
| mobile
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6185723232.html
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