“Hardware giant Intel, which has thrown its considerable
weight behind the Linux operating system in recent months, said
Tuesday that it is looking at creating of a European Linux research
laboratory.“
“Ignoring the current economic downturn gripping US technology
firms, Intel reaffirmed plans to spend more than $7.5bn
(£5.1bn) on manufacturing microprocessors and other hardware
this year.”
“The first Open Source Development Laboratory — a non-profit
alliance of Linux distributors and hardware manufacturers — was
formed in Portland Oregon in January. Intel contributed to the $24m
(£16.4m) of funding behind the lab.”