First look: the Maemo 5 multimedia framework
Nokia has announced the availability of the second Maemo 5 SDK pre-alpha release. This version introduces some important functionality, including a sophisticated new framework for multimedia development. Although it is still at an early stage of development, the SDK provides deep insight into the architecture of the next generation Maemo platform.
Maemo is a Linux-based mobile operating system that leverages the GNOME Mobile and Embedded stack. Maemo was originally created by Nokia for the ARM-based Internet Tablet device series. Maemo 5, which is codenamed Fremantle, is the next major version of the platform. Nokia originally announced plans for Maemo 5 at the Open Source in Mobile conference. The company also revealed that its next major tablet device will ship with a powerful OMAP 3 processor and support for 3G Internet connectivity.
