The Next Wave

Monday May 14, 2007

FIC and OpenMoko - Thank You!

Something was inadvertently missed during the avalanche that was JavaOne, and I'd like to make sure that the world recognizes that one of the more visible players in last weeks JavaFX news was not mentioned (no excuse for that, my apologies to everyone involved).

While the photos used to represent JavaFX Mobile clearly displayed the label and manufacturer of the device that Sun used on stage (with Jonathan, Rich as well as myself), proper attribution wasn't made to the company which helped make that presentation possible and I want to make sure that credit is given where credit is due. You all may be wondering "where'd we get that phone?" and "who is FIC?".

FIC (First International Computer) is the company which created the hardware device that Sun used at JavaOne last week. It is a compelling and very powerful mobile handset that served as the host for the JavaFX Mobile runtime at the show. It should be noted that while we installed JavaFX on a number of handsets, in most cases the Neo 1973 phone performed better and had a brighter and more compelling result than some of the other phones we used. It bodes well for the future when that device becomes available to everyone.

What may also not be as well known is that FIC also founded and is the driver behind the OpenMoko project, which is delivering an open source, Linux-based mobile software system running initially on the Neo 1973 handset. As all of you know, we at Sun completely support all such initiatives within open source and for community benefit ... the folks at FIC and those who are part of the Open Moko Project are to be commended for their thought leadership here.

So to FIC and the OpenMoko project, Thank You ...

Posted by brewin May 14 2007, 02:39:00 PM PDT Permalink Comments [1]