Nokia Announces Patent Support to the Linux Kernel

Mictian writes "In conjunction with the introduction of Nokia's Linux Handheld mentioned earlier today, Nokia Corporation announced today that it allows all its patents to be used in the further development of the Linux Kernel. Nokia says, that it believes that open source software communities, like open standards, foster innovation and make an important contribution to the creation and rapid adaptation of technologies. And that the investment made by so many individuals and companies in creating and developing the Linux Kernel and other open source software deserve a framework of certainty."

Yay Nokia

[Hrodvitnir]

So, that means today we like Nokia, right?

At least, until we find out that it's all a bunch of marketing doublespeak.

Patents

[R.Mo_Robert]

With all the talk of patents here lately, am I the only one who misread this headline and thought that Nokia patented supporting the Linux kernel? Now I've heard it all...

Nokia: Bringing the power...

[Qinopio]

So, now Linux will have all the gaming power of the N-Gage?

Where can I get an ISO, I'm switching now.

Uh...

[Fantasy Football]

...people still use Nokia? Bummer.

Nokia and Torvalds...

[fbonnet]

are both Finnish, which certainly is coincidental.

Re:Good game Nokia!

[mormota]

Finally! With Nokia patents we can produce Linux branded rubber boots with unmatched quality :-)

Sign me up as a beta tester, my size is 44!