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September 28, 2011 08:03 pm GMT

Samsung Taps Intel To Build A New Linux-Based Open Source Platform: Tizen

tizen-linuxIt's no secret (at least, not anymore) that Samsung is scrambling to diversify its mobile platform offerings. Bada, while smart, is kind of a bust, and Android is currently hanging in the balance until everyone figures out just what Googorola's plans are. In the meantime, Samsung's been a busy little bee, signing a deal with Microsoft to cross-license patents in exchange for Android royalties and collaboration on Windows Phone. But that's not all. In conjunction with Intel, Samsung is backing the launch of a new open source Linux-based OS called Tizen, which will inevitably replace the recently abandoned MeeGo platform.

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