My annual Linux outlook

[ Thanks to More CAOS Theory for this link. ]

"For something as open as Linux — the open source operating system developed by thousands of individuals and dozens of companies — you wouldn’t think it would be so hidden, but that’s exactly what Linux will be in 2010 and beyond. We’ve already discussed progress for non-desktop Linux and the layered pervasiveness of Linux. Now let’s consider what might happen as Linux quietly finds its way into even more consumer and enterprise use.

"The most prominent yet most hidden place this is happening is in embedded devices — which range from consumer electronics such as media players, set-top boxes and televisions to automotive infotainment to industrial control technology to aerospace and military technology. We’ve seen some consolidation and M&A around embedded Linux, particularly the Android OS backed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, with deals such as Intel-Wind River, Mentor Graphics-Embedded Alley and most recently, Cavium Networks-MontaVista."

Complete Story

Related Stories:

• Open source and the cloud - the quick and the dead(Nov 23, 2009)
• Closing Oracle out of open source?(Oct 21, 2009)
• The Open Source Initiative’s corporate status is suspended(Oct 06, 2009)
• FOSS: War is over (if you want it)(Oct 02, 2009)
• Linux and the Licensing Two-Step(Sep 29, 2009)
• None, unknown lead Linux kernel development(Sep 17, 2009)
• MIPS opens Android port under Apache license(Aug 06, 2009)
• Maybe software services could harm free software after all(Jul 24, 2009)