[ale] Linux chosen for Sony & Panasonic Collaboration

[aaron at pd.org (aaron)]

Full Headline:
Matsushita and Sony to Collaborate on Development of Linux Platform for 
Digital Home Electronic Devices

Excerpt:
"While Linux is well known as an operating system for personal computers 
and servers, today it is also finding applications in the area of digital 
home devices. Therefore, users expect even shorter start-up times and 
improved response. The two companies plan to study the functions and 
performance required for digital home electronic devices, and develop a 
Linux platform that meets those requirements."


Full article at:
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/200212/02-1218bE/index.html

Note the official sony.net address. The article also confirms that the 
platform(s) will be properly licensed under GPL .

Being a bit of a media guru I find this news especially exciting. I think 
A/V media production and delivery apps are will be the next big Penquin 
nesting grounds.

peace
aaron
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