To me, this is totally unexpected! I did not know that Ubuntu will come up with its own mobile version outside of the existing Linux mobile consortiums.

Ubuntu Mobile, a fully open source project, gives full Internet, with no compromise. Custom options may include licensed codecs and popular third-party applications.

• Full Web 2.0/AJAX fidelity, with custom options of Adobe Flash®, Java, and more


• Outstanding media playback so you can enjoy videos, music and photos with SUPERIOR quality and easy navigation


• A suite of applications that work seamlessly to meet every need of a digital parent, student or anyone who is on-the-go


• Facebook®, MySpace®, YouTube®, Dailymotion®, 3D games, GPS, maps, in short, the full Web 2.0 experience delivered into your hands as a compact and powerful device that's easy and fun to use

So far, Ubuntu Mobile supports the following devices: Samsung's Q1 Ultra, Fujitsu U1010, Kohjinsha SH6, HTC Shift, Amtek U560 and Elektrobit MIMD. However, I have yet to see one in the wild.

So what do you think? Will this be enough to combat the existing Linux-based platforms? How about pitting it against Google's Android?