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GENIVI Alliance Chooses MeeGo as Basis for Next Reference Release for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI)

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The GENIVI Alliance, a non-profit industry alliance dedicated to driving the adoption of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) platforms, has chosen MeeGo as the basis for its next reference release. MeeGo is an open-source platform hosted by The Linux Foundation that brings together Intel Corporation and Nokia's previous projects, designed for various computing device types, including smartphones, netbooks, and IVI systems. This adoption is a testament to the cross-device, cross-architecture advantages of the MeeGo platform.

Key Takeaways:

  • GENIVI Alliance selects MeeGo as the basis for its next reference release for IVI, opting for the open-source platform's cross-device and cross-architecture capabilities.
  • MeeGo will serve as the foundation for the upcoming GENIVI Apollo release, enabling members to reduce time-to-market and costs associated with IVI development.
  • GENIVI Alliance consists of founding members including BMW Group, Delphi, GM, Intel, Magneti-Marelli, PSA, Visteon, and Wind River, representing the rapidly growing IVI field.
  • MeeGo's platform composition includes a Linux base, middleware, and an interface layer that powers rich IVI applications.
  • Adoption of MeeGo by GENIVI demonstrates the platform's potential to facilitate the development of advanced IVI applications.
  • Interested parties can download and contribute to the MeeGo project, with an initial release available at http://www.meego.com/downloads.

Statistics:

  • GENIVI Alliance has 8 founding members: BMW Group, Delphi, GM, Intel, Magneti-Marelli, PSA, Visteon, and Wind River.
  • The MeeGo platform supports various computing device types, including smartphones, netbooks, tablets, mediaphones, connected TVs, and IVI systems.
  • According to the GENIVI Alliance, access to a thriving ecosystem and engaging applications for an in-vehicle infotainment system is vital to customer satisfaction.

Sources:

  • The Linux Foundation. "The Linux Foundation Announces GENIVI Alliance as Latest Member to Adopt MeeGo as Basis for IVI Platform." [No date or timestamp provided]
  • GENIVI Alliance. "About the GENIVI Alliance." [No date or timestamp provided]
  • The Linux Foundation. "About the Linux Foundation." [No date or timestamp provided]
  • Marketwire. "Linux Foundation: GENIVI Alliance Chooses MeeGo for In-Vehicle Infotainment Development." [Timestamp: Jul 23, 2010]

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