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____/ Mark Kent on Thursday 31 Dec 2009 23:11 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
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>> 2009: A breakthrough year for mobile Linux
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>>| In 2009, mobile consumer devices including
>>| netbooks, e-readers, tablets, MIDs, PMPs,
>>| and mobile phones were increasingly
>>| dominated by embedded Linux or the Linux-
>>| based Android. LinuxDevices presents four
>>| updated showcases of story summaries for
>>| netbooks, phones, and other portable
>>| devices, recalls 2009 highlights ranging
>>| from the Kindle to the Droid, and looks in
>>| on new rumours about the Google Nexus One
>>| and Chrome OS netbook design.
>> `----
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>> http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/2009-recap-and-new-showcase-guides/?kc=rss
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> 2009 was really the year of mobility... so much so, it deserves a
> posting of its own. The internet's role has been truly confirmed as the
> data management platform of choice for most people, broadcasting is
> still firmly fixed in the entertainment driving seat, however, gaming
> has risen in value to compete with television, film and music because of
> the incredible growth of online gaming, directly flowing from the
> noughties great success, the games console. Point to point audio is
> still firmly sat on the telco networks, but most people access same
> using mobile phones, so the fixed line operators are having a more
> difficult time than their mobile counterparts.
>
> What's interesting about the present position is how many pieces are
> sliding into place at the same time... but that might be for another
> posting.
In case you haven't seen it, 2-3 separate analysts said in November-December that mobile Linux
would beat iPhone (and Symbian), eventually becoming the dominant mobile platform. Windows
Mobile share is down 30%, so it's out of the picture.
Gradually but surely, Linux spreads everywhere, bringing GNU and Free software with it.
Servers, HPC (macro, 1999) -> small devices (micro, 2009) -> desktop (in-between)
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