Intel buys Linutronix to expand its support for Linux
Intel is one of the most important microchip manufacturers today, this company has invested in a large number of companies around the world. In the last days, Intel has bought Linutronix, a company that develops technologies for the use of Linux in industrial systems.
Intel's primary goal with this purchase is to support the growth and refinement of the Linux kernel. The company will provide Linutronix with more resources to develop its activities.
It is important to mention that Linutronix You will be able to continue working independently. So, you will be able to continue your work in the same way you have done for so long.
A collaboration that has a long time
For some years now, Linutronix has been working closely with Intel on the development of different software technologies. This alliance has lasted 10 years and has brought many benefits to both Business and for the world of free software.
Intel and Linutronix seek to promote the development of Linux, to be more specific, they seek to make contributions to the improvement of the kernel. That is why this acquisition by Intel seeks to further strengthen the ties and cooperation between these two companies.
What exactly does Linutronix do?
Linutronix is a German company that has been in charge of developing different Linux applications for industry for many years. In other words, this company seeks to facilitate communication between sensors, controllers, tools, robots and many other things.
In fact, this company was the one that developed the PREEMPT_RT patch, which is vital for communication between software and machine. And this is one of the things for which Linutronix is recognized worldwide.
The company has already made great strides in developing technologies to make Linux easier to use for industries. Its objective is that companies, indistinctly, in their sector, bet on the use of free software.
Now with the technological and financial support of Intel, the company will be able to develop new and better solutions.