Because Linux is free
Don't confuse free "gratuit" with what should be free "libre". PocketPC seems to be somewhat inflexible to OEM's needs -- the best they can offer is add-on applications, and maybe drivers.
What if someone wanted to rewrite the tasking scheduler? Make a completely different input model than SIP? How about HI-RES screens that rotate? Blow memory limitations off the map?
The OEM can do this. Actually, the USER can do this, since GPL requires the code be included. This kind of flexibility is what embedded devices really need, and Palmtops don't desperately NEED but can be helpful.
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