The Open Source/Linux Development survey series finds out exactly what's on the minds of developers active in Open Source development. This survey consists of over 400 in-depth interviews with Linux developers and covers topics such as: languages and Linux distributions; what type of apps are being created for servers and for clients; how many Linux apps will be released next year; what are the major obstacles to Linux and to Open Source Software (OSS); how different types of development tools rate; security concerns with Linux; preferred chipsets, licensing issues, and development tools..

Conducted annually.