Abstract
“Your definitive guide to open source software in the global mobile
handset market! ”
This essential strategic report delivers detailed five-year market forecasts
that allow you to monitor open source software developments, segmentation and
market potential across global handset markets and make fully informed
business decisions using the most authoritative industry data available to
date.
Key Coverage
- In-depth trend analysis: This comprehensive analysis of current
market trends by region and technology will help you determine where to invest
to gain maximum returns over the next five years
- Independent case studies: Fully understand the threats and
opportunities Open Source presents with in-depth, factual case studies that
allow you to assess the potential your organisation here
- Expert future outlook: This detailed examination of Open Source
technologies investigates the future of this complex technology and discusses
the impact it will have on existing technologies, business models and markets
Key issues addressed
- Open source: a development methodology, a cultural movement or a software
license?
- Why open source is not a viral threat to intellectual property
- What are some examples of successful use of open source?
- What business models have been tried successfully based on open source?
- What are the characteristics of open source culture and the developer
motivations?
- What are they key open source licenses in use today?
- Why is the GPL such a highly debated topic and what do I need to know?
- How have companies used dual licensing models to date?
Who should read this report?
Whether you are a handset manufacturer, mobile operator, system integrator,
software vendor, service provider or an application developer, Open Source in
Mobile will enable you drive your business forward and plan successfully for
the evolution of this business-critical technology.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive summary
Chapter 2 Open Source in mobile today
- Linux: from hype to reality
- Manufacturers: early adopters on the rise
- Case in point: Motorola' s adoption of Linux
- Operators: following, but not leading.
- Case in point: Orange' s adoption of Linux
Chapter 3 The economics of Open Source
- What is Open Source?
- Today' s major open source communities
- Open source licenses: pros and cons
- The Open Source culture and developers
- Open Source business models
- Why Open Source is a disruption to the mobile industry
- When can Open Source deliver a competitive advantage
- Engaging with Open Source developers
Chapter 4 The legal aspects of Open Source
- A short history of Open Source licensing
- Common licenses
- Derivative works in Open Source and copyright law
- Patents in Open Source
- IP management vendor case studies
Chapter 5 Linux handset OSs: The new generation
- Value of Linux to handset manufacturers and mobile operators
- Benefits and challenges of Linux
- Commercial and technology aspects (including OS, UI, security, suitability
handset tiers, hardware integration)
- Case study: Motorola' s adoption of Linux
- Case study: Nokia Maemo, a strategic investment
- Case study: FIC' s OpenMoko
- Operator case studies: Vodafone, Orange, NTT DoCoMo
- The vendor landscape (including Access Linux Platform, MontaVista,
WindRiver, Trolltech and Open Plug)
- Non-profit Linux projects (OPIE, OpenZaurus, OpenEZX)
- Linux standardisation initiatives
Chapter 6 Open Source beyond Linux
- Sun: Taking Java Open Source
- Motorola: Taking Java away from Sun
- Nokia browser: Python for S60 and Internet Radio for S60
- WindowsCE: MS Shared Source
- Adobe: open sourcing parts of Flash
- Eclipse: the de facto development tool
- Will Symbian ever go Open Source?
Chapter 7 Open Source applications and content
- Open Source handset applications for consumers and enterprise users
- Benefits and challenges of Open Source to applications developers
- Application testing and certification
- Case study: Funambol (OMA DM client)
- Tapping into Open Source content
- Case in point: BBC Programme Catalogue, Wikipedia, Open Streetmap and
Thinglink.
Chapter 8 Open Source in mobile networks and converged products
- Why Open Source?
- Case studies: BT
- Open Source in fixed mobile convergence products
Chapter 9 Strategic Outlook
- Forecasts: Linux penetration in mobile handsets
- Forecasts: Java penetration in mobile handsets
- Forecasts: The penetration of OS software in mobile handsets
- Regional, vendor and operator differences
- How will Open Source succeed in the mobile space?
- Key market trends and opportunities
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