Beginning with a review of the growth and size of the global and Chinese Linux software markets in 2004, the report analyzes competition situation in China's Linux software market, considering the products structure, market structure and brand competition structure. It looks into the characteristics of supply and demand in the market in 2004, and presents comprehensive evaluation of leading vendors competitiveness.
Research findings show that in 2004, China's Linux software market continued to expand. Sales revenues increased sharply. In particular, the Linux server segment experienced fast growth. Lured by the market's potential for further development, global top Linux vendors like Red Hat and Novell started to participate in competition in China's Linux software market. Linux industry resources are integrated, as vendors are cooperating and as the capital structure is being revamped. The Chinese government gives immense support for setting Linux standard and offers favorable policy for the Linux industry. The application demand for Linux software in the government, telecommunications, financial and energy sectors contributes to the growth of the Linux market. Nonetheless, it is necessary to enhance Linux's visibility among general consumers. The application scale of the software is still very small in the desktop market. There is great room for Linux software to grow.
After analyzing major factors influencing the development of China's Linux software market from 2005-2009, the report presents qualitative and quantitative forecast of the development trend of the market. Finally, it provides development strategy and recommendations for leading vendors.
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