Running Linux on the Sega Dreamcast
Looking for a low-cost way to get started with embedded Linux? Or a fun weekend project? This detailed how-to article explains everything you need to do to install Linux on a Sega Dreamscast gaming console. Even the necessary Linux kernel, bootloader, and utility kernel patches are included and available for download.
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Device profile: FIC AquaPAD
This article provides an overview, photo, and specs of the FIC AquaPAD webpad, which is based on a Transmeta Crusoe processor and runs a version of Midori Linux. The device offers the functions of Internet browsing, email, downloading MP3s, playing games, and multimedia audio/video, plus it includes a full suite of PIM apps.
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$99 Palm III clone runs Linux
Empower Technologies announced availability of a $99 PDA which is a Palm III clone from a hardware perspective, but runs Empower's Linux DA operating system instead of Palm OS. Here are two items about this interesting new Embedded Linux based device . . .
Device profile: PowerPlay III Linux PDA
A review of Linux DA running on a Palm PDA
Buyer beware
In this interesting online article from Electronic Business magazine, Bill Roberts ponders the potential risks associated with developing smart devices and embedded systems based on Embedded Linux, and attempts to provide opposing perspectives in each case.
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VR3 Does Not Meet the Agenda
Linux Magazine has published an online review of the Agenda VR3 Linux PDA, written by Alan Zeichick. Zeichick looks at the VR3 from a PDA user's perspective, rather than from that of a Linux developer.
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New Embedded Linux solution for streaming multimedia
Three companies announced an Embedded Linux hardware/software platform for streaming video on multimedia devices. The offering targets next generation portable multimedia appliances such as digital cameras, digital video camcorders, portable media players, and webpads.
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Hands-on Embedded Linux courses to be held in San Diego
Three courses will take place at The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) during October and November.
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Startup releases data management software for devices
Designed from scratch for high performance in resource-constrained environments, eXtremeDB targets a growing class of intelligent, connected devices including set-top boxes, communications equipment, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.
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1-chip access point reference design supports Linux
Intersil Corporation claims it has developed the industry's first complete "access point-on-a-chip" reference design for wireless networking. It combines an ARM9-based Medium Access Controller (MAC) with an Open Source Linux operating system.
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Seminars help developers transition to Embedded Linux
MontaVista is sponsoring a series of half-day seminars entitled "Moving from a Proprietary RTOS to Embedded Linux." The events will be held in seven U.S. locations during October and November.
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Other news items & announcements of interest . . .
Embedded Linux powers new server appliance product line
Intel XScale reference platform to bundle PDA-oriented JVM
Crusoe-based tablet PC to enter mass production
Real-time & Embedded forum announces agenda
Embedded Linux Introduction & Overview ("start here")
Embedded Linux Distributions
Real-time Linux solutions
Embedded Linux GUI/Windowing Software
Java Technologies for Embedded Linux Systems
Linux-friendly System-on-Chip Processors
Linux-friendly Embedded Single Board Computers
Little Linux Systems for Projects & Products
Embedded Linux "Cool Devices"
Linux-PDAs and PDA-Linux
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