| PenDriveLinux |
PenDriveLinux hosts a discussion forum about running Linux from USB storage devices. It also distributes implementations of Linux aimed at USB device users.
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| Modoro Linux/Java Robotics Resource Center |
Modoro is a links collection and information resource about Linux and Java in robotics.
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| Hardware Assembly Guide for Multi-Radio Wireless Mesh Node (x86) |
A MAN (metropolitan area network) software supplier has published an interactive guide for building multi-radio wireless network nodes/APs. Roamad says its guide contains "everything you need to know to source components and assemble nodes" that support "up to four IEEE 802.11a/b/g radios and can be meshed together for metro Wi-Fi
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| A Wiki dedicated to hacking the Archos PMA400 |
Interested in customizing a Linux-based Archos PMA400. personal video recorder/player? This Wiki-based website is dedicated to hacking the Archos PMA400.
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| Xynth Windowing System |
Xynth is a free software project to build a portable, embedded client-server windowing system. The Xynth Windowing System, released under the LGPL, offers a lightweight GUI-capable windowing system usable in Linux-based embedded systems and devices, such as handhelds and set-top boxes.
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| OpenEmbedded |
OpenEmbedded is a full-featured development environment that allows developers to create a fully usable Linux base for various embedded systems and devices. It has been designed to be able to handle different hardware architectures, support multiple releases for those architectures, and utilize tools for speeding up the process of recreating
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| Linux-Tiny |
The -tiny tree is a series of patches against the 2.6 mainline Linux kernel to reduce its memory and disk footprint, as well as to add features to aid working on small systems. Target users are developers of embedded system and users of small or legacy machines such as 386s
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| Tiny X Window server variants for embedded devices |
Tiny-X is a small footprint X Window server implementation for embedded systems. It was originally developed by Keith Packard of the XFree86 Core Team, sponsored by SuSE. The goal was to create something that would work well in a small memory footprint and, importantly, be robust in near out-of-memory situations.
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| Open Source Talent |
We've just launched a site called Open Source Talent (www.ostalent.com). We link Open Source specialists and programmers with businesses and recruiters looking to fill jobs and outsource projects. We're trying to help fill the void between companies and talented open source programmers.
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| SkyEye simulator for ARM-based development boards |
The SkyEye project aims to create an open source simulator for ARM-based development boards. The 1.0.0 release (Sept. 2005) supports Linux and uClinux on 11 different ARM-based board families, simulating devices such as NICs, LCDs, touchscreens, and Flash, in addition to the processor. It hosts on Linux or Windows/Cygwin/X, or,
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| AJAX interoperability demo for WS-RT/WS-RP |
This free interoperability demo introduces users to the simplicity with which the newly converged WS-RT and WS-RP specifications and existent OASIS specification standards will be able to interoperate with each other.
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| 64BitSupport.com |
64-Bit Support is a discussion forum covering all aspects of computer hardware and software, technology news and much more. The site specializes in Linux, Apple, and Microsoft 64-bit products.
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| IBM: HeapAnalyzer v1.4.2 for Java on Linux |
HeapAnalyzer version 1.4.2, a graphical tool for discovery of Java heap leaks, is an update that fixes defects in the Java profiler parser. Through use of a heuristic search engine and analysis of heap dumps, it can reduce the amount of time spent on digging through code in search of
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| DeviceTools.com |
DeviceTools.com is a free web portal devoted to Software Tools, Silicon, and Resources for Connected Embedded Device Developers.
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| OpenVG 1.0, a vector graphics standard |
OpenVG aims to enable high-quality, anti-aliased, scalable 2D vector graphics on embedded and handheld devices. Such graphics can provide readable text on small-screen displays, and can be used to create rich user interfaces for 2D games, GPS applications, and mapping software, according to the Khronos Group, which maintains the specification.
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| Collada 3d data interchange format project |
The Collada ("COLLAborative Design Activity") project aims to create an open data interchange format to improve the interoperability of digital content creation software. The project was originally founded by Sony Computer Entertainment, as part of its effort to revolutionize personal computing with the Cell processor and Sony Playstation
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| OpenSL ES (sound library embedded subset) |
Creative has led the creation of a Khronos working group that will create an application-oriented audio API tuned for embedded systems. The OpenSL API aims to standardize access to hardware acceleration features such as 3D positional audio and MIDI playback. It also aims to provide a cross-platform foundation for higher-level
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| OpenGL ES 2.0, an embedded graphics library standard |
OpenGL ES is a royalty-free API based on a subset of the OpenGL graphics library. It aims to enable advanced graphics capabilities on embedded devices, and has seen widespread adoption by handset and mobile device vendors, according to the Khronos Group, which maintains the specification.
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| Dlink DSL modem Linux tools kits |
This link describes how to connect to the Linux core in the Dlink devices.
Serial cable are described as well as tools needed to access to Linux.
The information is provided with no garantee, but could be very useful to get a rapid access to the Dlink internal software.
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| MatrixSSL open source embedded SSL |
PeerSec Networks MatrixSSL is a dual licensed embedded SSL/TLS library under 50KB, designed for small footprint applications and devices. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and the next generation Transport Layer Security (TLS) are the most widely deployed protocols for creating secure connections between applications on a network.
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| How to create a custom Live Linux CD |
These steps will show you how to create a functioning Linux system, with the latest 2.6 kernel compiled from source, and how to integrate the BusyBox utilities including the installation of DHCP. Plus, how to compile in the OpenSSH package. The system will have full ssh capabilities.
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| wireless/mesh/community repository & linux wireless devices. |
Links repository regarding Wireless Mesh Networking and Linux variants of routers & firmware. Outdoor units, home made antennas etc.
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| FBUI: making the GUI just another Linux driver |
FBUI is a tiny GUI that resides inside the Linux kernel. The key concepts of FBUI are that firstly it is small; secondly that it is spartan, which is good; thirdly that it is just another driver; and fourthly that drivers belong in the kernel, not in userspace.
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| Whitepaper: Linux for Embedded Systems |
The time span between product concept and first ship date is continually decreasing, forcing developers to adopt new tools and technology to allow them to get to market faster. Linux has become a key element in enabling embedded systems designers to meet the challenge. Like any technology element, Linux has
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| Free Patent Searching Database |
FreePatentsOnline.com provides fast, easy-to-use access to millions of patents. Attorneys use this data for patent searching. Inventors too. Researchers use it to keep up on the latest developments in their field. And everyone can use it just to browse all the interesting (and sometimes crazy!) ideas that are out there.
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