From CNet News...
"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"...