Anonymous Reader writes “Linux is showing promising signs of becoming the platform of choice for next generation digital interactive television (ITV) client devices and services, according to a new research report released by Trace strategies Inc. Among the key findings in the report, embedded Linux will comprise 12% of all digital set-top box shipments to North American television operators in 2006, compared to only 5% of set-top box shipments in 2003. Furthermore, unit shipments of Linux-based ITV client devices is expected to experience average year-over-year growth of 70% through 2006 (trend chart included).”
Link: LinuxDevices.com
