Search for embedded Linux patents

Posted by Sander_Marechal on Dec 5, 2007 1:09 PM EDT
Embedded.com; By Danny R. Graves
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As an electrical engineer with an automotive background, when I think of Linux, I think of servers, PCs, supercomputers, and so forth. Embedded applications don't really come to mind when I consider Linux. However, Linux is used as an operating system for many phones, games, and other devices with embedded software. Even though Linux is open source (free), certain companies could have patents that could be infringed by people using Linux in embedded applications.

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