Check out "ELSE" (New mobile Linux OS, Access/Emblaze partnership)

[gsaldivar]

http://www.else.bz

http://www.firstelse.com/

More competition is definitely a good thing. I love that the focus is on usability rather than features.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Saw this pop up on Engadget and I must admit I am very interested!

 

[erwos]

Looks pretty good. Unfortunately, I really question the viability of yet another Linux-based mobile OS in the market.

 

[hanoverphist]

that page is wicked cool looking, they got a good designer. which is half the battle in this day and age...


edit: definitely interesting concept

 

[tdawg]

I'm definitely intrigued by the UI, but I'm a lefty, so they need to make it so I can switch the navigation from the right to the left side of the screen.

 

[gorcorps]

linux huh, so we'll need to use command lines to make calls and such?

 

[Glitchny]

Looks pretty nifty, now lets see if someone can make an Android Home app that replicates the cool features.

 

[tdawg]

After going through their site, if the phone comes out as shown, I'd be hard pressed to ignore it. But I can't stand to keep my iphone for another 6 to 9 months.

Still aiming at the HD2 when it hits US shores, or the SE Xperia x10, if the software's up to snuff, but the UI of the Else is so unique and fun. Man, 2010 looks to be a fun year for phones. So many choices!

 

[Deeko]

linux huh, so we'll need to use command lines to make calls and such?

Yep. That's how *nix works. Just as iPhone, Android, WebOS, and Maemo!

 

[DivideBYZero]

Yep. That's how *nix works. Just as iPhone, Android, WebOS, and Maemo!

rm gorcorp.contact

 

[ChuaChua]

Many painting programs have the pivoted/rounded menu already.
But they need a working handset (sufficient ram,cpu, etc) to go anywhere.