Motorola today announced the Motorola A870, a handset aimed at professional users. The standout difference with the A870 is that it runs the Linux operating system. Here are some other specs:

• EDGE high-speed data
• 240 x 320 color touch screen
• Quad-band GSM
• Bluetooth
• 1.3 mega pixel camera,
• Up to 48MB of removable TransFlash memory

Look for the Motorola A870 in the fourth quarter of 2004.