The project started at the end of 1997 with the name Linux/IrDA. Due to some troubles with the name IrDA, which is trademarked by the Infrared Data Association IrDA , the name was changed to Linux/IR. At the end of 1998 the relationship between both became better and the name was changed to Linux/IrDA again. Since February 1999 the project is an official member of IrDA .
Companies and developers which are interested in joining these efforts should contact the Linux/IrDA Project or me at <wehe_at_tuxmobil.org>.