LinuxDevices.com Embedded Linux Newsletter -- October 26, 2000
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Embedded Linux Newsletter
October 26, 2000
by Rick Lehrbaum -- Executive Editor
ZDNet's LinuxDevices.com
*** SPECIAL FEATURES ***
It's time to kiss your BIOS goodbye! -- With all the talk about open source operating systems and related software, how often do we hear about open source BIOS? That situation now appears to be changing as a result of some new software being developed by Red Hat, called "RedBoot". story
Device Profiles -- As part of LinuxDevices.com's ongoing coverage of new consumer-oriented devices that take advantage of embedded Linux, we bring you these newly published "device profiles". Each one includes an overview of what the product does, a description of its embedded hardware and software, and -- best of all -- some photos of the device itself!
*** OTHER NEWS ***
Online access to development platforms for iPAQ & StrongARM -- developers can now access online reference platforms for the Compaq iPAQ PDA and Intel's StrongARM system-on-chip, along with embedded Linux support software from several vendors, at DevelopOnline.com. story
Embedded Linux powers intelligent online video camera -- Axis Communications has introduced a new intelligent Network Camera that has a 100 MHz RISC microprocessor and runs embedded Linux. The device can serve as an intelligent tool for remote monitoring of live video via either an intranet or the Internet. story
CodeWarrior to Attack Embedded Linux Market -- Software Development Times reports that Metrowerks is developing a version of its CodeWarrior integrated development environment (IDE) for Embedded Linux, and that the company has unveiled its plan to integrate CodeWarror with the Embedded Linux offerings of Lineo, LynuxWorks, and MontaVista Software. story
Embedded Linux based set-top system adds home automation -- Kiwi-Classifieds Ltd. is adding home automation capabilities to their Linux-based set-top Internet appliance, resulting in an Internet-enabled Home Automation System. story
IBM database software runs on Embedded Linux devices -- IBM's DB2 Everyplace, a compact relational database, supports four new platforms including Windows CE, EPOC, Neutrino, and Embedded Linux. It also supports Bluetooth and IR standards, enabling true wireless synchronization. story
PalmPalm unveils Japan, China, Euro expansion roadmap -- Korean embedded Linux provider PalmPalm has announced its Japan facility, as well as plans to set up shop in China and Europe. story
New Bayonne web site launched -- the Bayonne telephony project has totally revamped its website. The updated site does a better job explaining what Bayonne is, what resources are available for it, and how it can be used to deliver effective telephony solutions. story
RTLinux gains Matlab, Simulink, & RealTime Workshop support -- With SimulinkRT, engineers and scientists can now develop real-time Linux based control applications by drawing Simulink diagrams -- without any programming, and with up to 50kHz data acquisition rates on standard PCs. story
*** LINKS OF THE WEEK ***
Nanozilla -- libraries to run Mozilla on Nano-X -- Nanozilla is a set of libraries for Mozilla (the browser) that allow it to be used along with a Nano-X server (instead of X11). It can be run on X11, svgalib, or the Linux framebuffer driver. story
Linux in a Box -- an "open source" Linux SBC -- the LIAB website contains complete, detailed information and design documentation for a 100 x 160 mm i386EX based single-board computer board. The design documentation is made available under GPL-like license terms. story
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