OpenMoko to unveil second open source handset in March-April

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"Taiwan-based OpenMoko, a Linux-based open source handset platform developer, plans to launch the second version of its Neo open source handset in the March-April period this year, according to company president Sean Moss-Pultz.

In addition to pushing sales of its open source handsets, OpenMoko will also engage in the production of hardware devices in cooperation with device vendors, leveraging on OpenMoko's platform solutions and manufacturing capability, Moss-Pultz said.

Under the policy, OpenMoko has teamed up with Dash to develop Dash Express portable navigation device (PND), with Dash to be responsible for application developments and marketing of the PND, Moss-Pultz noted.

In the future, open source handsets will account for two-thirds of OpenMoko's total revenues, with the remaining one-third coming from joint production with device partners, Moss-Pultz added."

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