Not sure what the Linux/BSD crews are up to, but the fact that they are still here and major hardware vendors are actively supporting them, this has to be good news!
Linux -
Check out what Google is doing with Android and multiple hardware vendors -HTC, Motorola, Samsung, DELL, etc. both on Smartphones and Tablets. Looks like they are poised to take over the Smartphone market but we'll see if RIM can hold onto the lead.
Ubuntu 10.10 with the new Unity UI with support for touchscreens.
