Authors:
Frode Sivertsen
1
;
Ivar Jørstad
2
and
Do van Thanh
3
Affiliations:
1
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
;
2
Ubisafe, Norway
;
3
Telenor R&D, Norway
Keyword(s):
Linux Mobile, Embedded Systems, Soft Real-Time kernel, Application Development Platforms.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Application Development Environment & Tools
;
Mobile Software and Services
;
Personal Communication Systems
;
Telecommunications
;
Wireless Information Networks and Systems
Abstract:
Linux has for some time been the operating system of choice for many types of embedded devices (e.g. network devices like routers, as well as multimedia devices like set-top-boxes). Currently, Linux is also gaining momentum as an operating system for mobile phones. This paper studies what it takes to make Linux "go mobile", i.e., what adaptations are necessary to make the Linux kernel fit as a mobile operating system, what is the architecture of such a platform, and what are the major benefits.