Running WiFi natively is considered critical for the open-source operating system to make further inroads in consumer and mobile devices, where Linux has had limited success. Until now, Linux required add-on software to work with WiFi such as hardware-specific drivers from chipmakers. That has translated into quality of service issues and spotty third-party support, which in turn have slowed market adoption.
Devicescape Software, a leader in wireless software for service-enabled devices, today announced its continued support to the open source community with the contribution of its previously proprietary Advanced Datapath Driver to the Linux 2.6 kernel. Devicescape’s Advanced Datapath Driver delivers the first-ever native Wi-Fi support in the Linux kernel. Additionally, it significantly improves the quality of service for Linux-based multimedia devices that deliver voice and video services over Wi-Fi. With this contribution, Devicescape is encouraging additional Wi-Fi innovation and proliferation of consumer, mobile and business electronics based on Linux.
Devicescape is a leading provider of wireless software for service-enabled devices. The company’s platforms enable digital multimedia devices to interact with web-based services and other devices through a secure, reliable and easy to use wireless connection. Headquartered in San Bruno, Calif., the company is privately held and venture-backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, JAFCO Ventures, August Capital and Applied Materials Ventures.
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