“This article”:http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040122.gtortho0122/BNStory/Technology/ from the Globe and Mail states that Linux has been certified for use in medical equipment. *”The new Navitrack Station equipped with the IBM IntelliStation has already proved to be faster than the previous configurations, in the Operating Room. The Navitrack Station also has the IEC 601 certification international medical equipment standard.”*