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Use of Embedded Linux Expected to Grow

VDC Report Says $100 Million Market Imminent
By Linux News Desk
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December 28, 2005 04:15 PM EST
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A new report from Venture Development Corp. cliams that Linux will generate revenue of $100 million this year in the embedded systems market. The report further states that although embedded Linux was strongest in the Americas in 2005, it will grow most quickly in the EMEA region through 2007.

Factors driving this growth, according to the report include "demand from developers for access to and control of source code as permitted by the open source software model, an increasing number of experienced Linux programmers, and Wind River's entry into the Linux market in late 2004.

VDC says that MontaVista Linux was the leading embedded Linux OS provider in 2004, though the entry of Wind River is expected to "considerably impact the competitive landscape."

MontaVista struck a deal with TI in embedded Linux over the past year, and also launched its Mobilinux framework to advance the penetration of Linux into the cell-phone market.

Embedded Linux is, not surprisingly, also playing an increasing role in the defense industry, according to the report,w tih companies such as Lockheed Martin deploying it.

The report also notes that "concerns over intellectual property protection" and the inevitable worries about competition from Microsoft may hinder the growth of Linux in embedded markets in the longer term.

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SYS-CON Germany News Desk 12/28/05 05:22:11 PM EST

Venture Development Corp. has issued a report calling for significant worldwide growth by Linux in embedded markets, with the growth fueled by several factors, including a growing number of Linux developers. But worries about Microsoft's presence are also part of this picture, as are concerns about protection of intellectual property as well.
LinuxWorld News Desk 12/28/05 04:40:04 PM EST

Venture Development Corp. has issued a report calling for significant worldwide growth by Linux in embedded markets, with the growth fueled by several factors, including a growing number of Linux developers. But worries about Microsoft's presence are also part of this picture, as are concerns about protection of intellectual property as well.
LinuxWorld Magazine 12/28/05 01:40:57 PM EST

Venture Development Corp. has issued a report calling for significant worldwide growth by Linux in embedded markets, with the growth fueled by several factors, including a growing number of Linux developers. But worries about Microsoft's presence are also part of this picture, as are concerns about protection of intellectual property as well.
LinuxWorld Magazine 12/28/05 10:29:25 AM EST

Venture Development Corp. has issued a report calling for significant worldwide growth by Linux in embedded markets, with the growth fueled by several factors, including a growing number of Linux developers. But worries about Microsoft's presence are also part of this picture, as are concerns about protection of intellectual property as well.