PalmSource has joined MontaVista's Mobilinux Open Framework partner program and MontaVista has joined PalmSource's Palm Powered Mobile World (PPMW) program. Between them, PalmSource and MontaVista plan to help further accelerate the development of next generation Linux-based mobile phones.

"By joining MontaVista's Mobilinux Open Framework partner program, PalmSource is further demonstrating its commitment to enabling Palm OS, the mobile industry's leading application framework, to run on Linux" said Albert Chu, vice president, business development for PalmSource.

"Joining Palm Powered Mobile World enables MontaVista to work closely with the extensive PalmSource developer community and wireless ecosystem to provide the tools and knowledge facilitating development of innovative applications that leverage the functionality and openness of Linux," said Peder Ulander, vice president, marketing, MontaVista Software.

PalmSource, with Palm OS, has developed a leading mobile application framework and will work closely with PalmSource to deliver best of breed products that combine the best of the Mobilinux and PalmSource OS. MontaVista is the leading Linux provider for mobile devices with world class partners and customers, so partnering with MontaVista will enable faster time to market for its customers.

Compelling, cost effective Linux-based mobile phone solutions just got closer.