Microsoft has initiated the inclusion of exFAT support into the Linux kernel.
Microsoft has released technical specifications for the exFAT file system and expressed its willingness to grant rights to use all related exFAT patents for free use in Linux. It is noted that the published documentation is sufficient for creating a portable implementation of exFAT that is fully compatible with Microsoft products. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to add exFAT support to the main Linux kernel. Participants in the organization […]
