ARM and VIALinux mobile platform for more opportunities

Article title: ARM and VIALinux mobile platforms seek more opportunities. Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.

The two companies ARM and VIA, known for producing low-power processors, jointly created a non-profit Linux Organization this month, which will work to standardize Linux operating systems. Both companies said they are very optimistic about the large number of opportunities for Linux systems on mobile devices. However, currently, arm processors are mainly applied to mobile phone products, the VIA processor has only been applied to a few netbooks.

In fact, arm has been committed to the development of Linux core for a long time. Given the continued growth of Linux systems in the mobile and embedded markets, arm and its partners in the semiconductor industry will be able to effectively enhance the capabilities of mobile devices.

The addition of VIA is a bit strange. Currently, VIA X86 processors are only applied to a few netbooks, laptops, low-cost desktops, and low-power servers, at the same time, the company has not yet launched X86 platform products or smart phones for MID products. Therefore, it is worth noting that the processor or SOC solution for such products is planned to be released by.

Richard Brown, vice president of VIA marketing department, said, "VIA and Linux Foundation aim to drive Linux growth. We have seen the new power of Linux, especially in the mobile field, and are very excited about its potential in this field. Therefore, we will invest in this field to support its development ."

VIA is currently working closely with the Linux community to ensure compatibility with its processor platform and drivers. The company is currently targeting low-cost PCs that support Linux systems.

Although a large number of companies are committed to the development of Linux in personal computer applications, the current Linux system accounts for only 1.97% of the personal computer operating system, while Windows dominates 84.88%.