Hot Toyota On Linux Action

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2011 – The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced that Toyota is its newest member.

A major shift is underway in the automotive industry. Carmakers are using new technologies to deliver on consumer expectations for the same connectivity in their cars as they’ve come to expect in their homes and offices. From dashboard computing to In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI), automobiles are becoming the latest wireless devices – on wheels.

The Linux operating system is providing a common platform that helps connect the world’s network of devices, including cars. As an open source operating system, it provides automakers and their partners the flexibility they require to bring to market the latest technology features quickly.

There is a huge ball of connections here.  Linux, Android, Google, Toyota.  The possibilities are endless, and depending on who snags what, there could be some big power shifts here.   I'm surprised by the utter lack of a connection between Google and Linux.  That is the logical final piece to bring some big players together into a mass of products that would transcend the Internet and enter our homes and cars.  Methinks someone is trying to be quiet, it's wabbit season for the competition.