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Will BlackBerry and Kindle go the open source route?
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| Open source is flavor of the month in the mobile world, with Android and the
| Symbian Foundation showing off their wares, and the vendors of other mobile
| platforms are coming under pressure from developers and investors to consider
| going open too.
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http://www.rethink-wireless.com/?article_id=664
Big companies seem to be heading back in that direction.
BMW seeks joint vehicle electronics effort
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| BMW AG is asking automakers to work together to make vehicle electronics more
| innovative.
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| The automaker is developing an open-source platform for vehicle electronics
| to allow providers of information and entertainment services to develop
| plug-and-play applications.
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| [...]
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| "We were convinced we had to develop an open platform that would allow for
| open software since the speed in the infotainment and entertainment industry
| requires us to be on a much faster track," said Gunter Reichart, BMW vice
| president of driver assistance, body electronics, and electrical
| networks. "We invite other OEMs to join with us, to exchange with us. We are
| open to exchange with others."
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http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10076071-48.html
Recent:
Testers sought for Blackberry-Linux sync software
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| A developer of Mac-based sync utilities is seeking beta testers for what it
| calls "the first Linux-to-BlackBerry sync solution." Information Appliance
| Associates (IAA) is initially testing its free "PocketMac for BlackBerry,
| Linux Edition" software on Xandros Linux running the KDE PIM suite.
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http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS9753307781.html
Free BlackBerry Downloads: Five Open Source Mobile Apps
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| Can't get enough free BlackBerry downloads? Don't worry, we're here to help.
| This week we've gathered a handful of open source apps to help customize--and
| optimize--your RIM smartphone.
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http://www.cio.com/article/373413/Free_BlackBerry_Downloads_Five_Open_Source_Mobile_Apps
Pimp your Blackberry with the Ubuntu Theme!
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| Want linux on your blackberry? I wish there was a mod available for that but
| for now everyone can enjoy the crisp smooth Ubuntu Hardy theme on their
| blackberry smartphone!
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| Check it out!
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http://www.ubuntu-unleashed.com/2008/09/ubuntu-theme-on-your-blackberry.html
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