
Firefox OS
1.Firefox OS: Mozilla’s Open Web Mobile Platform Firefox OS was a mobile operating system developed by Mozilla, based on the Linux kernel and the Gecko rendering engine. It aimed to bring the open web to smartphones, using HTML5 apps instead of native applications. 2.Historical Background 3.Architecture and Features 4.Representative Brands & Devices 5.Comparison with Other Mobile OS Feature Firefox OS Android iOS Source Model Open-source Open-source (AOSP + proprietary GMS) Closed-source App Ecosystem Web apps via Firefox Marketplace Google Play Store Apple App Store Target Market Low-cost smartphones, emerging markets Global smartphones, tablets, TVs Premium smartphones (iPhone only) Status Discontinued (2016 for phones) Active Active