May, 2002 Embedded Linux Journal now online -- LinuxDevices.com has published the online version of the May, 2002 edition of the Embedded Linux Journal. As usual, the new issue is filled with interesting and informative articles on embedded Linux technologies and projects, including . . .
Device Profile: Cyclades TS100 'device server' -- This LinuxDevices.com "Device Profile" takes a look at the Cyclades TS100, a tiny system based on the combination of a Motorola dual-core (PowerPC + RISC) system-on-chip processor and an Embedded Linux operating system. Typical applications for the highly flexible and cost effective system include industrial automation and control, out-of-band network management, retail automation, and connecting various types of serially-interfaced devices to networks. Story
'First-of-a-kind' Robot Developer Kit supports Linux and open APIs -- Evolution Robotics, Inc. rolled out its Robot Developer Kit, an 'industrial strength' kit which includes hardware and software tools to help developers and manufacturers create autonomous personal robots for the home and workplace. The kit's native programming environment is C++ and requires a GCC compiler, and it supports the use of Linux for both the development system and target system OS platforms. Story
Building a secure kiosk with Embedded Linux -- In this informative and entertaining technical article, embedded developer Patrick Glennon relates his experiences in creating a small Linux-based system for a client that required robust, easy-to-use, low-cost kiosks for conducting surveys at hotels. Glennon makes use of Intrinsyc's CerfPod as the kiosk's base platform, and equips it with open source software such as the Familiar project's Linux distribution for the iPAQ and the Dillo browser. Story
Linksys announces Linux-based 'Wireless Presentation Gateway' -- Linksys unveiled a 'first of a kind' Instant Wireless Presentation Gateway, that enables wireless PC users to project PowerPoint presentations and other data onto VGA-equipped devices such as multimedia projectors, monitors, and LCD panels without having to physically wire each PC to the projector. What makes it tick? Embedded Linux, of course! Story
Agenda VR3 compatible Linux PDA to sell for $105 -- Softfield Technologies (Toronto, Canada) has announced the availability of a Linux PDA that is compatible with the discontinued Agenda VR3. Softfield has added options for 16MB RAM and Ethernet/USB expansion. Story
ELC: WorkGroup Meeting Results in Aggressive Plan, Officers, Agenda -- The Embedded Linux Consortium (ELC) has issued a brief report on the results of the first meeting of the Embedded Linux Platform Specification Core Working Group. Story
How to Make Money with Embedded Linux -- In this guest column, John Drabik (former VP and CTO for Digital Media at Lineo) shares his ideas on how to successfully develop and market Embedded Linux toolkits and services -- and make money. Story
Here are some additional news items and announcements of interest from the past week . . .
Read them here: Apr. 25, 2002, Apr. 18, 2002, Apr. 11, 2002, Apr. 4, 2002, Mar. 28, 2002, Mar. 21, 2002, Mar. 14, 2002, Mar. 7, 2002, Feb. 28, 2002, Feb. 21, 2002, Feb. 14, 2002, Feb. 7, 2002, Jan. 31, 2002, Jan. 24, 2002, Jan. 17, 2002, Jan. 10, 2002, Jan. 3, 2002
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