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Linux misses out on record connected PDA shipments

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Worldwide PDA shipments increased nearly 21 percent year-over-year in Q3, and are on track to reach record levels in 2005, said Gartner today in a report that seems to contradict pessimistic PDA market reports from competing research firms. Linux accounted for a paltry 0.7 percent of shipments, according to Gartner.

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salparadise ·
It would help if Linux powered PDA's were actually available outside of Japan.

In the UK I can get a Zaurus imported and converted by a third party company ( http://www.shirtpocket.co.uk ) but can't get anything with Linux on from any "major high street retail outlet". Here's the UK Expansys page listing all Linux powered PDA's. http://www.expansys.com/other.asp?cat=LINUX As you can see, we are positively spoiled for choice.

I have no idea whether this is over cautious marketing or pressure from the Vole to make sure only Windows powered devices are sold.

Anyone know anything more?
tadelste Story submitter ·
Investment bankers and financial analysts stressing income per share, income per unit and all that keep the major from trying anyting new.

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