DIY Linux-based TV set-top MP3 player -- In this interesting and entertainingly written how-to article, Anders Brownworth explains how to configure a commercially available set-top computer system to boot from Linux and function as an appliance-like MP3 player. Story
Sharp announces November availability of Linux/Java PDA -- Sharp Electronics announced November availability of developer units of the Zaurus SL-5000D, the first Linux-based PDA from a major consumer electronics corporation. Included in this LinuxDevices.com story are a summary of the new Linux/Java PDA's specs, info on how to participate in the developer program, and a long list of links to further info. Story
Introducing HP's "CoolBase" platform -- In this whitepaper specially prepared for the LinuxDevices.com community, Hewlett-Packard Labs researcher Wesley Chan provides an overview of the innovative R&D activities taking place within HP's "Cooltown" program. Chan defines the initiative's philosophy and goals, describes several key open source software and hardware components that have been developed, and explains how developers and companies can join in creating the Cooltown vision of a world in which "humans are mobile, devices and services are federated and context-aware, and everything has a web presence." Story
LinuxDevices.com fires up new webserver -- We have just begun using a brand new server. It's powered by dual 1GHz Pentium III processors with redundant Ultra SCSI II drives -- running Linux/Apache (naturally!). We think you'll find a major improvement in performance, especially searches, once the new DNS values have fully propagated throughout the net. Please let us know if anything malfunctions -- things that didn't already malfunction, that is ;) Story
Red Hat to introduce Embedded Linux Developer Suite -- As part of an announcement from Red Hat regarding the availability of Red Hat Linux version 7.2, the company also disclosed that Red Hat Embedded Linux Developer Suite, a new Embedded Linux toolkit, is being prepared for release sometime in the next few weeks. Story
Lineo releases "GPL compliance toolset" -- Lineo announced the release of their new Embedix GPL Compliance Toolset, which they say "provides protection of intellectual property while leveraging embedded Linux." Story
Sony to release Linux Playstation 2 in U.S. -- According to an article published this week by IDG News Service, a Sony Computer Entertainment executive has stated that Sony is preparing to launch a Linux-enabled version of its PlayStation 2 in the U.S. market. Story
Partnership simplifies embedding Bluetooth in Linux-based devices -- Oki Semiconductor and Adamya Technologies announced a strategic partnership to provide advanced Bluetooth solutions for Linux-based applications. Through a cooperative effort, Oki's Bluetooth chipset will be supported by Adamya's embedded Bluetooth stack. Story
HA Linux + CPCI power next generation DSL gear -- VDSL Systems announced that they are integrating Motorola Computer Group's High Availability Linux into a new line of Very high speed Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL) equipment. The technology provides an effective range of 5,000 feet and speeds of 10 to 23 Mbps. Story
Interview with Russell King, originator of the ARM Linux port -- This week's kerneltrap.com interview is with Russell King who originally ported Linux to ARM and continues to oversee ARM Linux development. Russell talks about ARM, the 2.4 kernel, the upcoming 2.5 kernel, and much more. Story
Introducing "Melon" -- a Japanese Linux for the iPAQ -- An interesting new Japanese Linux implementation called "Melon" is now available for the Compaq iPAQ PDA. Melon is based on the "Familiar" project, a GUI from AXE Inc., and Red Hat's RedBoot monitor software. Story
Linux-based system delivers real-time HDTV video over 'net -- Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) says they have successfully developed the world's first system for delivering 1.5 Gbps volume uncompressed HDTV video data in real time over the Internet. Story
EDC report says Borland Kylix is the leading Linux IDE -- Borland says their Kylix rapid application development (RAD) environment for the Linux platform was rated the most widely used integrated development environment (IDE) by Linux developers, according to a new report from software market researcher Evans Data Corporation. Story
JFFS2 merged into Linus' 2.4.12 kernel -- David Woodhouse, project leader of the Linux Memory Technology Device project, reports that the JFFS2 journaling flash file system has now been included in Linus Torvalds' latest Linux kernels. Story
Insignia Solutions announces beta of J2ME/CDC VM -- Insignia Solutions announced that they have completed a beta implementation of Jeode technology for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) Connected Device Configuration (CDC) / Foundation Profile, and are actively seeking beta customers. Story
As part of our continuing efforts to support the rapidly growing Embedded Linux Market, we are pleased to announce the online 2001 Embedded Linux Market Survey. The survey, which is structured in three parts, asks developers of Linux-based embedded systems and intelligent devices to anonymously provide information about their applications, their embedded Linux OS requirements and preferences, and the perceived advantages and disadvantages of using Linux in embedded applications.
No problem! Read them here: Oct. 11, 2001, Oct. 11, 2001, Oct. 4, 2001, Sep. 27, 2001, Sep. 20, 2001, Sep. 13, 2001, Sep. 6, 2001
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