Honey, I shrunk the Linux system!
Embedded Linux developer Jerry Epplin takes a look at Intrinsyc's "CerfCube for Linux" -- a tiny Linux system that occupies just 0.015 cubic foot. Epplin describes its internal Embedded Linux software architecture, reviews its development tools, and points out a few of the system's strengths and weaknesses.
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Build the "ucDynamo" -- a hand-powered webserver
In this interesting how-to article, Lineo's Pierre Coupard explains how you can build an environmentally friendly uClinux system that is powered by a hand-operated crank. Look ma, no batteries!
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Presentation: The State of Embedded Linux
This is the slide presentation given by Rick Lehrbaum at the Embedded Linux Expo & Conference (ELEC) held on June 27, 2001 in San Jose, CA. Topics discussed include . . .
- Why use Linux in embedded applications?
- Embedded Linux market data
- Examples of "cool" Embedded Linux apps
- Embedded Linux "SWOT" analysis
- The future of Embedded Linux.
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Free Standards Group releases LSB version 1.0
The Free Standards Group released version 1.0 of the Linux Standard Base specification last week. The goal of the Linux Standard Base (LSB) is to develop and promote a set of standards that will increase compatibility among Linux distributions and enable software applications to run on any compliant Linux system. It is anticipated that Embedded Linux distributions will also benefit from this effort.
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Results of election of ELC directors
The results of the election of members of the board of directors of the Embedded Linux Consortium (ELC) are in. Find out who this year's winners are.
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Pint-sized server device uses Intel's new XScale CPU
Team ASA Inc. announced a compact, self-contained Linux-based server that is roughly the same size as an external disk drive expansion box. The device is based on Intel's new XScale RISC processor.
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Embedded Browser maker integrates BlueTooth stack
ACCESS Co., Ltd. introduced a wireless communication protocol stack for embedded information appliances based on Bluetooth version 1.1. The company claims integration of the wireless stack with its browser reduces the difficulties of integrating wireless technology into devices like PDAs, car navigation systems, and cell phones.
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VME SBC available for free online Linux "test drive"
ACTIS-Computer has established a Linux-based VME development and target system that can be operated by developers over the Internet. The system is accessible free of charge using a simple telnet and ftp client program from any computer connected to the Internet.
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OSGi suite supports Linux-based system development
PTSC (Patriot Scientific Corp.) announced the completion of an OSGi Suite that is intended to help developers rapidly prototype gateway architectures in existing or new platforms. Custom drivers and APIs for Linux and Windows enable communication between master and slave processors in dual architecture gateways.
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Red Hat announces embedded support for Hitachi SuperH
Red Hat announced Embedded Linux, eCos, and RedBoot support and engineering services for Hitachi's SuperH architecture. The SuperH targets Internet Appliances, PDAs, consumer devices, and automotive applications.
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