Lineo Inc. today announced the release of the Embedix GPL Compliance Toolset, which the company claims “provides protection of intellectual property while leveraging embedded Linux.” Here is an excerpt from an announcement sent out by Lineo regarding the new product . . .

In your next embedded design, are you considering leveraging the robust capabilities of Linux? Are you concerned about combining your intellectual property with Open Source technology? Do Microsoft, WindRiver, and others who claim using GPL code puts your company's intellectual property at risk confuse you? If you fall into any of these categories then Lineo has the solution to put your mind at ease with the Embedix GPL Compliance Toolset.

The Embedix GPL Compliance Toolset will help developers identify and comply with Open Source and proprietary licenses. This toolset enables you to . . .

• Identify the use of GPL, BSD and 40 other licenses within the Embedix distribution.
  
• Protect your valued intellectual property
  
• Save thousands in legal assessment
  
• Reduce your development time to market
  
• Understand all licenses used in your embedded design
  
• Provide a corporate development standard

Companies who are eager to take advantage of the robust features associated with Linux without fear of integrating their intellectual property are invited to contact Lineo. CDs with Evaluation versions of the Embedix GPL Compliance Toolset are now available.

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