Ubuntu likely to struggle on the smartphone, says SugarCRM CEO

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Will need to be really special to stand up to Android and iOS

The Ubuntu Touch operating system, which is scheduled for October release on a range of smartphones and tablets, will struggle to find a niche in a crowded mobile marketplace. So says Larry Augu...

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