F/OSS Usability Report, Part B

In order to improve the state of F/OSS mobile applications, we need to identify the current problems. We have gathered three groups of data, in which we outline the problems, solutions to the problem and correlation of the problem to the target group. First, we correlate usability and F/OSS with mobile devices, then usability and mobile devices with F/OSS and finally F/OSS and mobile devices with usability. Related findings can be used to provide Q/A (questions and answers) type of guidelines to interested developers.

We conclude the report with requirements and best usability practices that should be followed in order to improve the quality of mobile applications. These requirements are complemented with an overview of the current state-of-the-art in combination with Web 2.0 and "push technology".