LinuxDevices.com Embedded Linux Newsletter -- January 11, 2001
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January 11, 2001
by Rick Lehrbaum -- Executive Editor
ZDNet's LinuxDevices.com
*** TOP STORY: LINUS RELEASES LINUX 2.4 ***
"And oh, btw . . ." (2.4.0 kernel is out!) -- In a move unanimously hailed by the trade press and industry analysts as being a sure sign of incipient brain damage, Linus Torvalds (also known as the "father of Linux" or, more commonly, as "mush-for-brains") decided that enough is enough, and that things don't get better from having the same people test it over and over again. In short, 2.4.0 is out there. story
Other Linux 2.4 coverage . . .
- Linux 2.4 unmasked (including the embedded perspective) -- Jerry Epplin explains the "real" significance of the release of Linux kernel 2.4, provides some perspective on the new features contained in 2.4, and transports us into the not-too-distant future to see where Linux is most likely to be five years from now. (everywhere!) story
- ZDNet interviews Linus about his post-2.4 release celebration -- What's the father of Linux doing to celebrate the release of the gold code? Start with some beer and a long-delayed housewarming party. ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley catches up with Linus Torvalds by email, to ask a few questions of "Mr. Linux" (sorry, Linus!) following the long-awaited release of 2.4.
story
- Wonderful World of Linux 2.4 -- Joe Pranevich has written the definitive exposition about what's new in Linux kernel 2.4. This 7,000+ word document contains detailed descriptions and assessments of all substantial changes relative to kernel 2.2. Read this highly technical article for "all the gory detail"! story
- Much ado about Linux 2.4 -- Anyone who has been closely following Linux knows the 2.4.0 announcement isn't really a big deal. This ZDNet column by Evan Leibovitch examines the significance of the latest major Linux release. story
- uClinux 2.4 kernel now available -- the release of uClinux 2.4 came immediately after the release of the Linux 2.4 kernel by Linus Torvalds. uClinux is available through GPL. story
*** OTHER FEATURE ARTICLES ***
Prosa, EtLinux rise from the ashes -- Last year, Linuxcare acquired Prosa, the Italian Linux company that developed an embedded Linux distribution called EtLinux. Several months ago, Linuxcare announced that they were shutting down their European operations -- apparently leaving the former Prosa team, and EtLinux, somewhat adrift. In this article, Rick Lehrbaum interviews Prosa's former General Manager and learns of a plan to resurrect Prosa and regain the lost momentum of EtLinux. story
The Linux-PDA and PDA-Linux Quick Reference Guide -- this latest member of our highly popular online Embedded Linux Quick Reference Guide series includes info on PDAs that use Linux as their internal operating system, Linux-based operating system packages that support multiple PDAs, plus a list of relevant articles for further reading. Check it out! story
Device Profile: G.Mate Yopy PDA -- this Device Profile introduces the Yopy PDA, takes a look under its hood, and describes the Yopy Linux application development environment. story
Linux + Java turbocharge "Super8 Hemi" concept car -- DaimlerChrysler just unveiled a sexy new concept car at the North American International Auto Show: the Dodge Super8 Hemi "all-American sedan" -- with Linux and Java inside. Learn what, why, and how . . . story
*** OTHER NEWS ***
New PowerQUICC II VME SBC features Embedded Linux -- VME board manufacturer ACTIS Computer has released a PowerQUICC II based single board computer that runs Embedded Linux and is targeted at the communication and embedded control market. story
empeg designers to develop mass-market PenguinRadio -- PenguinRadio announced that they have commissioned JB Design of Petworth, United Kingdom, the design team behind the highly successful empeg car player, to develop the PenguinRadio for mass production. story
EBX SBC selected for Linux/Java reference platform -- Espial has
selected the Arcom SBC-Geode-GXM based EBX form-factor single-board computer board as the hardware basis of the Espial TotalIA, a Linux+Java based Internet appliance reference platform. story
Neoware's "Anything Box" receives innovation award -- Denmark's PC World Magazine has selected Neoware's Eon computing appliance to receive its Innovation of the Year Award for 2000. story
New VMEbus-to-PCI bridge chip supports Linux -- General Micro Systems announced the OmniVME VMEbus-to-PCI bridge chip. It implements the full VME
2eSST/VME320 protocols, is fully compliant with VITA specifications, and supports VMEbus transfer rates of over 533 MB/sec. story
Lineo adds embedded Java multimedia option to Embedix -- Lineo is going to include Tao Group's high-performance, compact embedded Java solutions for multimedia platforms with their Embedix SDK developer tools. Features include 2D/3D graphics, fonts, and streaming video and audio. story
SuSE Linux goes handheld? -- PocketPC better look out! Linux is making a play for the handheld arena, according to Will Knight, editor of ZDNet UK. story
SuSE CTO clarifies SuSE's handheld Linux strategy -- subsequent to Will Knight's story about growing interest by SuSE in embedded Linux, LinuxDevices.com contacted SuSE's Chief Technology Officer, Dirk Hohndel,
for further clarification of his company's plans with respect to the handheld and embedded Linux markets. Read Hohndel's reply . . . story
Yopy to become first speech-enabled Linux PDA -- Conversay will provide the speech interface for the new Linux-based Yopy PDA, making it the first Linux PDA to employ a speech interface. story
Delphi Automotive takes Red Hat's "un-Linux" for a ride -- Delphi Automotive Systems has selected Red Hat's eCos operating system to be the software platform for a new family of in-vehicle information appliances and embedded telematics systems. The first Delphi product to use eCos will be the Mobile Productivity Center (MPC), an in-car platform that enables hands-free operation of PDAs and cell phones. story
Nokia Linux-based Internet/TV coming to US living rooms -- Nokia plans to bring its first consumer retail product -- other than a mobile phone -- to the United States by the end of 2001. The Media Terminal, a "home infotainment center" that seamlessly combines the Internet and digital TV broadcast, brings a unique product category to the market where consumers can utilize one central device for organizing and storing today's popular technologies. story
Visteon licenses Linux-based car MP3 system -- Visteon Corporation has licensed PhatNoise's Linux-based vehicle audio system for a new Visteon vehicle audio system to be called the MACH MP3 Jukebox. The device will be sold through Ford aftermarket channels in the third quarter of 2001. story
*** LINKS OF THE WEEK ***
Our links-of-the-week editor says: "We're so top-heavy with exciting Embedded Linux feature stories and news this week, that we decided to postpone new links until next week. See you then!"
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