A news item on Canada.com's technology website reports that Japan is getting set to begin investing over $8 million (USD) during the next year on projects leading to the development of Linux-based operating system software for consumer devices. According to the story, an official of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry said the initial funding will take place during the fiscal year beginning… April 1, 2003.

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