U.S.-based OSDL, one of the main groups promoting the business use of open-source software, said in a recent statement the Beijing Software Testing Center (BSTC) will focus on developing and refining internationalization features for the Linux operating system.
BSTC was set up in 2002 by two Chinese government departments--the Beijing Government Science and Technology Commission and the Beijing Products Quality and Inspection Institute. Besides serving as the regulator for China's software industry, the center has also been tasked to accelerate the country's software exports.
"This newest OSDL member will bring a wealth of knowledge about the use of Linux in China and its potential for use in the data center and on the desktop," said Stuart Cohen, CEO of OSDL.
In January, Beijing-based software maker Co-Create became the first Chinese member of the OSDL, focusing on Linux kernel development and the promotion of the Linux desktop in China.
Besides such domestic opportunities, BSTC's involvement in Linux internationalization is a sure sign Chinese authorities now recognize the export potential of its open-source know-how.
Mainland officials have been the driving force behind the country's Linux deployments and they have also signed a pact with South Korean and Japanese counterparts to jointly develop an alternative to Microsoft Windows. In addition, companies like China's Red Flag Software and Japan's Miracle Linux have also teamed up to promote standards to make it easier for hardware and software vendors to be Linux-compliant.
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