
MontaVista Software has launched its latest open-source mobile OS, seeking to build on the small but growing interest in Linux among manufacturers and operators rolling out third-generation wireless technology. Mobilinux 4.0 is based on MontaVista’s Mobilinux Open Framework, which is focused on developing future Linux-based handset designs. The new operating system is built around the Linux 2.6 kernel and, according to the company, features performance improvements, power-management enhancements and greater reliability.