Linux has the potential to power the bulk of mobile Internet devices, some analysts say. ABI Research says that the Linux operating system appears positioned to take the lion’s share of the market for devices that are bigger than a cell phone but smaller than a laptop. Both researchers have similar predictions for the future growth of MIDs. Forward Concepts expects MID shipments to grow from 305,000 shipments this year to 40 million in 2012. ABI predicts unit volumes of 50 million per year in 2013.