More Linux in the Home?

["Mark McCall" <Mark@xxxxxxx>]

"Audiovisual gear for the home, such as digital video recorders, from
Sony
and other manufacturers could soon have a new version of Linux inside. Sony
and Matsushita said Wednesday that, under a new joint development
agreement,
they will concoct a new version of the open-source operating system for
consumer electronics devices. Linux is primarily used in servers, PCs and
communications equipment.

The companies will collaborate to create a version of Linux that boots
quickly and offers snappy performance for use in digital video recorders
and
other audiovisual devices. Digital video recorders capture television
programs and store them on a hard drive for later viewing. The operating
system might also be used in portable devices, the companies said in a
statement"...

http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/article.php3?story_id=1122



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