Mobile Linux: a sheep in wolf's clothing?: Industry Research Report

Mobile Linux: a sheep in wolf's clothing?

Published Date: May 2006

Published By: Ovum Plc

Page Count: 18

Order Code: R464-262

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Key messages

Mobile Linux in context: the handset software conundrum

The engineers’ way: RTOSs and monolithic systems
The computer way: full-featured handset OSs
The allure of Linux: oasis or mirage?

Promise looks great…
… but today’s reality is less impressive
Linux isn’t ready for wide-scale deployment…

Building mobile Linux momentum

Technical teething troubles
Growth drivers for mobile Linux

Tier-one OEM adoption
Operator platform consolidation
Lower-cost hardware
Developer acceptance
Competitive challenges to mobile Linux

Smartphone software players moving down market

Who can make money out of mobile Linux?

Mobile Linux kernel/OS tools
Mobile Linux application platforms
Complete mobile Linux stacks
Handset systems integration and reference designs
Appendix: mobile Linux initiatives

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