Linux Adoption- A Defensive Move by Nokia

Nokia joined hands with the non-profit Linux Foundation (LF) to work on Linux-based technologies.

Despite Nokia's strong support of Symbian, the company has prior experience working with Linux. Nokia used Linux as the foundation of its Internet Tablets, choosing to drive all development of the devices in-house. According to a Nokia spokesperson, the company does not plan to abandon the Symbian platform for its handhelds.

Source: Cellular News