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Novell, which sells Linux for servers and desktop computers, is considering a move into the market for embedded computing for devices such as mobile phones and vending machines.
The chip designer is joining with major consumer electronics manufacturers to tailor open-source software for running non-PC devices.
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A half dozen companies are developing mobile phones based on the Linux operating system, an executive familiar with the plans said Friday.
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