MontaVista Introduces Customizable Linux-based Mobile Internet Device Platform

MontaVista Software has launched a Linux-based software platform for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) that provides an integrated set of applications including a web browser, document reader, email client, contact manager, and calendar suite. The Montabello platform is designed to give users of mobile internet devices an Instant ON, Always ON, Always CONNECTED user experience.
Building on the proven MontaVista Mobilinux platform, Montabello adds the required middleware and end-user applications needed for MIDs. MontaVista Linux provides the advanced power management, fast startup, connectivity management, and support for custom hardware and form factors that MID manufacturers require. By integrating the middleware and providing a fully customizable applications layer and user interface, MontaVista lets manufacturers focus on delivering a complete product, not investing scarce resources developing software infrastructure.
* Instant ON: Fast OS boot with instant resume
* Always ON: Optimized for battery life using dynamic power management
* Always CONNECTED: Connection management with seamless roaming on Wi-Fi and 3G networks with Auto VPN, and fully integrated Bluetooth.
* Mobile application suite which includes a web browser, document reader, email client, contact manager, calendar and more
* A rich application environment that leverages the extensive Linux software ecosystem with developer interfaces for the Linux and Java developer.
“The MID market is developing rapidly. It’s important for manufacturers to be able to deliver products to market quickly, efficiently, and on-budget,” said Rusty Harris, CEO of MontaVista Software. “By leveraging a platform like Montabello, our device customers can focus on building the best products, and not developing a complex software infrastructure. By selecting Montabello, device manufacturers get a 6-12 month head-start on their project, improving time to market and enabling them to realize significant development cost savings.”
Unlike server or desktop Linux solutions, which must be redesigned for mobile applications, MontaVista Linux was designed from the beginning to meet the requirements of mobile and embedded devices. Montabello is an extension of this expertise and is currently in use by select customers on ARM architecture, with device shipments set for later this year.