An advance software release of MUSIC platform (version 0.6.0) is on BerliOS and it would be of use for the development of mobile application software and services.

The main novelty of the latest release, v0.6.0, is the support for Android devices by the MUSIC middleware and applications. MUSIC applications can be deployed in more powerful devices improving considerably the capabilities and users' satisfaction. Reciprocally, Android OS is capable to expose self-adaptive applications, which smartly considers the limitation of resources and the execution context.

The new version has also released the support for SLA. This is the last step in the roadmap to accomplish a SOA architecture, which simplifies the creation of mobile ubiquitous applications. MUSIC applies the LGPL licence, which does not apply their restrictions to the resulting software, so that it can be exploited under any chosen form.

The MUSIC middleware would be interesting to users from different perspectives. For example,

§         Software developers might be able to reach higher levels of productivity in the development of self-adapting software by adopting MUSIC methods and tools.

§        Communication infrastructure operators might have a better means for optimizing the use and availability of their resources.

§         Service providers (both public and commercial) might be able to reach and satisfy their users better to see an increased market for their products.

Tutorials provide an overview of the main results of the MUSIC project to date and includes information on the MUSIC methodologies and the middleware.