# Convergent Mobile Platforms The Plasma Mobile Operating System is Inspired By a Desktop Platform By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasma-mobile References: [liliputing](http://liliputing.com/2015/07/plasma-mobile-linux-based-smartphone-operating-system.html) & [plasma-mobile.org](http://plasma-mobile.org/) The Plasma Mobile operating system is a freely downloadable mobile platform that is based on [Linux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linux-foundations-newton) open source software. Essentially a mobile version of the Plasma desktop operating system, the software does not come pre-installed on amy smartphones but can be downloaded and installed onto your [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-13) Nexus 5. This smartphone platform is very similar to the desktop version with the exception that it features a workspace and interface customized for the smartphone experience. The software is capable of handling basic smartphone functions such as calling, notifications and app-launching, and can enable you to run your favorite desktop apps on your mobile phone. The Plasma Mobile operating system is a fine example of convergent technology in that it allows users of the desktop platform to enjoy the same functionality on their smartphones for better streamlining. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convergent Technology:** Plasma Mobile's OS showcases the trend of convergent technology by allowing users to enjoy the same functionality on different platforms for better streamlining. - **Open Source Software:** The Plasma Mobile operating system trend highlights the demand for open source software for mobile platforms. - **Desktop Extension:** The trend of bringing desktop features to mobile devices by Plasma Mobile OS creates opportunities for desktop extensions of mobile interfaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Technology:** Mobile technology industries can leverage the Plasma Mobile OS to offer a desktop-like experience on smartphones. - **Open Source Community:** The open source community can utilize the trend of open source software for mobile platforms better to create more robust offerings. - **Desktop Software:** The desktop software industry can explore opportunities for extending their current offerings to mobile platforms following the trend of desktop extensions on mobile interfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Linux-Powered Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolla-phone.md) - [Handheld Gaming Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playtronos.md) - [Fully Open-Source Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-librephone.md) - [New Mobile Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmonyos-next-5.md) - [Highly Customizable Linux Distributions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcoplasma.md) - [Open-Source Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opensource-flagship-smartphone.md) - [Streamlined Phone Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperos.md) - [Hybrid Cloud-Based Mobile Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-touch-4g.md) - [Personalization-Focused Mobile OSs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-one-ui-5.md)