Nokia is extending its knowledge base in the free Linux operating system as the mobile software battle with Google hots up.
The world's leading handset manufacturer has made a big bet on Symbian software, offering $410 million (£221 million) to buy out other shareholders in the consortium and committing to opening the software up for free use when the deal is approved.
Nokia says Symbian plays a central role in its software strategy, but analysts say the role of Linux in the company's Nokia phones is also set to increase, reflecting a mindset shift for a company that has long shunned using software from multiple vendors.
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