Microsoft's Unveils Licensing Program for Consumer Electronics
In response to widespread interest from consumer device-makers around the world, Microsoft Corp. announces a flexible licensing program for its Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) technology. The latest generation of Microsoft's file system, exFAT is expected to deliver a leap forward in terms of the size of files that can be stored on a broad range of consumer electronic devices, and the speed with which they can be accessed. The exFAT technology is already being adopted by partners in the industry, and these manufacturers are using the licensing program to help deliver a richer and more seamlessly integrated media experience for their customers.
Microsoft has entered into exFAT licensing agreements with several companies including Sony, Canon and Sanyo. In addition, SanDisk Corp., as a member of the SD Association and the Memory Stick standard, has endorsed the adoption of the exFAT file system for use in the new extra capacity storage media.
Microsoft has entered into exFAT licensing agreements with several companies including Sony, Canon and Sanyo. In addition, SanDisk Corp., as a member of the SD Association and the Memory Stick standard, has endorsed the adoption of the exFAT file system for use in the new extra capacity storage media.