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"For the first time, the mobile ecosystem will be as open as the PC, and mobile applications equally as diverse and more easily accessible," said Sean Moss-Pultz, architect of OpenMoko and Product Manager of FIC's Mobile Communication Business Unit. "Ringtones are already a multi-billion dollar market. We think downloading mobile applications on an open platform will be even bigger.
"Open platform standardization will kick-start an entire ecosystem of mobile phone developers." stated Dr. Ming J. Chien, Chairman of FIC, "I'm excited because I believe carriers will see an increase in revenues from new data traffic. And being able to customize your mobile phone in any way you see fit should be very appealing to end-users."
Fundamental to OpenMoko's goal of increasing data traffic and effortless mobile application delivery is a software manager that makes it trivial to add, remove, and update applications. These applications will be available through feeds including "OpenMoko Certified" as well as other commercial and community sources. The OpenMoko platform is based on OpenEmbedded. "This gives end-users access to literally thousands of existing open source applications from the OpenZaurus, Familiar Linux, and Ângstršm projects as well as many other open source efforts." explained Michael Lauer, a founder of the OpenEmbedded project and early OpenMoko developer.
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"The ease of application development, and the wealth of open source applications, combined with a repository of OpenMoko smartphone applications specifically designed for OpenMoko, ensure that this is one platform ready to change an industry" said David Huang, COO of FIC. "While OpenMoko may revolutionize development in mobile communications, it also respects and works with existing infrastructure, and such core data objects as email, contacts, and calendars."
OpenMoko has partnered with mobile open source software company, Funambol, to provide full push email and PIM synchronization support to all applications running on the OpenMoko platform. Connecting to corporate messaging and collaboration servers will be as transparent as sending a SMS and installing a new application will be possible from virtually anywhere. With OpenMoko and Funambol, mobile phones will stay in sync with their environment while automatically update themselves as new features are added and bugs are fixed.
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First International Computer (FIC) announced that OpenMoko is the platform of choice for their next generation smartphones. Joining OpenMoko at the Open Source in Mobile Conference in Amsterdam, FIC announced that their latest smartphone, called the "Neo1973," will be the first commercially available smartphone powered by OpenMoko. Key features of the Neo1973 smartphone include:
* 2.8" VGA touch screen
* A-GPS for location and navigation services
* GSM850/900/1800/1900 compatibility for network support in Europe, Asia
Pacific, Japan, Africa and the US
* Application manager to install / remove / update applications
* Push email, contacts, and calendar synchronization
* OpenMoko Software Development Kit (SDK) for application development
The Neo1973 smartphone, along with OpenMoko, will be internationally available January 2007.
More information on features, specifications, availability and other details can be found at www.openmoko.com
About FIC
Founded in 1980, First International Computer, Inc (FIC) is a world leader in the design and production of computer motherboards, graphics cards, PC systems, notebooks, mobile solutions, and other electronic devices. Publicly listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE 3701), FIC has a workforce of over 5000 employees spread amongst six supplier hubs, ten manufacturing/assembly sites and seven branch offices.
As an OEM/ODM supplier to many of the leading brands in North America, Asia, and Europe, FIC has established itself as a pioneer of innovative products, supplying engineering expertise, advanced R&D, and logistical services throughout the world.
For the latest information on FIC products and services visit www.fic.com.tw.
About OpenMoko
OpenMoko is an open source mobile communications movement on a mission to create a platform that empowers people to customize their phone, much like a computer, in any way they see fit. It is a platform that focuses on innovation, usability, reliability, and quality.
OpenMoko's heart lies deep into the components and resources of the Open Source and Free Software Movements. Moko is short for Mobile Kommunikations. 'K' is a tribute to all hackers around the world that build software that drives innovation into the platform. Open means that developers around the world can evolve the platform in anyway they like.
For the latest information on OpenMoko visit www.openmoko.com.
Editors: Images of OpenMoko and the FIC Neo1973 smartphone can be downloaded from www.openmoko.com/press
For further information please contact:
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Sean Moss Pultz
+886.2.8751.8751 ext. 7327
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Pat Meier Associates Public Relations
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