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Ubuntu Linux as smartphone OS soon?

Its common knowledge that Linux, in some form, is being used by Google in its Android smartphone OS. In fact, many of the other mobile operating systems

April 16, 2012 / 11:30 IST

It’s common knowledge that Linux, in some form, is being used by Google in its Android smartphone OS. In fact, many of the other mobile operating systems designed for smartphones and tablets are in some way related to Linux. Ubuntu Linux is best known for the most used Linux distribution around the world. Turns out, Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux has bigger plans for the operating system. Going by the wanted jobs post made by Canonical on their site which clearly states - Business Development Manager (Ubuntu Phone OS) - it’s clear that Ubuntu is coming to the smartphone platform in a big way. The key responsibilities only confirm the doubts - the position requires the person to build a commercial environment around the Ubuntu smartphone OS.Click here for full story

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first published: Apr 16, 2012 11:24 am

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