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Wired Op/Ed: When Automakers Become Software Makers

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http://www.linuxfoundation.org – Wired just published an op/ed we wrote about the role Linux and collaborative development are playing in the automotive industry. This role is becoming so important that we recently announced the formation of the Automotive Grade Linux workgroup here at The Linux Foundation. It includes participation by the world's largest car maker Toyota, as well as HARMAN, Intel, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Samsung, and more. Here is an excerpt from the article and link to the original post on Wired.com. I think the fact that Toyota is now going outside its ecosystem by joining with competitors is a signifi (General)

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