OpenMoko FreeRunner Linux phone to launch on July 4
Date: Thursday, July 03 @ 18:34:06 CDT
Topic: Tecnologie
By Ryan Paul | Published: July 03, 2008 - 08:57AM CT OpenMoko has announced plans to launch the Linux-based FreeRunner mobile phone on July 4. The highly-anticipated open source handset will be distributed through OpenMoko's web-based store and will...
![]() Open source fans among you probably already checked out the OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner review. The day when you'll be able to actually grab the device is set for this Friday, July 4th. That's of course in case you're ready to pour out $400. That may sound a lot, but remember there's a lot under the hood — including 2.8-inch VGA screen, WiFi, aGPS, 128MB of RAM, Bluetooth 2.0, two 3-axis motion sensors, and whole lot more. Openmoko will sell the phone directly from it its website and via distributors in the EU, India and North America… Full release follows after the jump. PRESS RELEASE - Openmoko, developer of the first open mobile computing platform today announced that on Friday, July 4, it will open the online store for purchase of the Openmoko Neo FreeRunner, a OpenMoko FreeRunner mobile phonemobile device that the company says will help to enable ubiquitous computing for the 21st century. Shipping to customers will commence on July 7, 2008. The Openmoko Neo FreeRunner utilizes GNU/Linux and comes with core software for dialing, SMS and recording contacts. Openmoko will supplement these features with periodic downloads beginning with a software suite that takes full advantage of the phone's hardware platform. The new software, debuting at Linux world in August, will provide exciting new location based applications. Two versions of the phone will be available:...
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