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2Q 2010

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RR-LNX-10

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The number of recent Linux-oriented initiatives in the mobile industry demonstrates that Linux will be a key technology in the next generation of mobile devices. Led by adoption of Google’s Android, the growth of Linux-enabled smartphones will outpace the growth of total smartphones, and they will comprise 33% of the market by 2015.

This study examines the key market issues in the Linux ecosystem, as well as the technology drivers within the mobile device segment. It highlights the strengths and weakness of each mobile Linux platform, including architecture, development , applications, and governance models. Detailed regional forecasts of shipments by each Linux-enabled platform are included.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• What is the forecast growth of Linux-enabled smartphone shipments by region?
• What are the key mobile Linux standardization efforts?
• What are the potential use cases for virtualization technologies in a Linux solution?
• Which of the competing Linux mobile operating systems will grow to hold the dominant market share position?
• What are the strengths and weakness of competing platforms?
• What is the regional performance and outlook for the competing platforms?
• In what regions will Android have its strongest growth and how fast will it grow in the worldwide market compared to its competition?
• How will new Linux platforms, MeeGo and Bada, perform in the worldwide market compared to the competition?
• How fast will the Linux-enabled smartphone segment grow in comparison to the market’s overall volume over the next five years?

Who Needs This Report?

• Handset and mobile device manufacturers
• Mobile operators
• Mobile platform and software vendors
• Content service providers
• Semiconductor manufacturers