<P> Linux distributions have become increasingly popular on mainframes, partly due to pricing and the open - source model . In December 2009, computer giant IBM reported that it would predominantly market and sell mainframe - based Enterprise Linux Server . At LinuxCon North America 2015, IBM announced LinuxONE, a series of mainframes specifically designed to run Linux and open - source software . </P> <P> Linux distributions are also dominant as operating systems for supercomputers . As of November 2017, all supercomputers on the 500 list run some variant of Linux . </P> <P> Several operating systems for smart devices, such as smartphones, tablet computers, smart TVs, and in - vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, are based on Linux . Major platforms for such systems include Android, Firefox OS, Mer and Tizen . </P> <P> Android has become the dominant mobile operating system for smartphones, running on 79.3% of units sold worldwide during the second quarter of 2013 . Android is also a popular operating system for tablets, and Android smart TVs and in - vehicle infotainment systems have also appeared in the market . </P>

Name of linux operating system installed with its specification