Linux-based Meltemi to replace Symbian S40 for Nokia low-end phones

Nokia has just parted ways with its MeeGo platform, but the Finns are, reportedly, about to add another Linux-based platform with a windy name to its portfolio. Its name will be Meltemi (MeeGo Lite) and it will be designed with entry-level handsets in mind.

Although the company declined to comment on the matter, WSJ is confident that the company will be shifting the efforts of its software developers to lower-end products. Nokia is obviously looking to replace the S40 featurephone interface with a proper OS.

Meltemi should share some of the ideas that went into MeeGo Harmattan and should be ready by the time 1GHz processors become the standard for low-end device.