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Car PCs mount in dashboards, run Linux —
Oct. 30, 2006 —
 Hong Kong based mini-PC manufacturing specialist SD-Omega has added a pair of high-end models to its extensive line of more than 20 Linux-friendly car PC models. The SD631C and PCI-slot-equipped SD631CH support Intel Pentium M and Celeron M processors at over 2GHz, and include car-specific features. ...
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Compact Linux appliance targets web surfing apps —
Oct. 30, 2006 —
 [Updated Oct. 31] -- Parisian startup Linutop is readying a compact Linux-based computing appliance aimed at web surfing kiosks in libraries, schools, offices, hotels, hospitals, Internet cafes, and family rooms. The Linutop device features a fanless x86-compatible Geode processor, and flash-based storage for completely silent operation. ...
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Access to open-source mobile app framework —
Oct. 30, 2006 —
Access will contribute a mobile application platform to the open source community before year's end, it says. Its "Application Framework" for GTK+ aims to offer device developers specialized mechanisms for package installation, task-oriented application interoperation, and security policy definition and management. It will be released under the Mozilla Public License. ...
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Linux appliance analyzes gigabit networks —
Oct. 27, 2006 —
 Network management specialist Wildpackets is shipping a Linux-powered appliance used by network administrators to analyze full- or half-duplex gigabit Ethernet traffic. The "Omnipliance" is based on a 3U rack-mount Intel Xeon server, and runs Red Hat Linux along with Wildpackets's flagship "OmniEngine" software. ...
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Early Mylo review laments phonelessness —
Oct. 27, 2006 —
 Much as early reviewers rued the Nokia 770's lack of cellular phone capabilities, USAToday's appraisal of Sony's Linux-based Mylo ("my life online") reprises the "there's no phone" theme repeatedly. The review ultimately questions whether the device offers enough to entice users to carry yet another device. ...
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Linux-powered SBC targets network storage apps —
Oct. 27, 2006 —
 Team ASA is shipping a network storage-oriented SBC (single-board computer) featuring integrated hardware encryption and data compression. The NPWR-SAI is based on an Intel storage processor, comes pre-loaded with Linux 2.6.13, and targets CD-bay-sized removable storage devices with transparent encryption and compression, according to the company. ...
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Linux STB used in award-winning eldercare product —
Oct. 27, 2006 —
 Dutch telecom operator and Internet service provider KPN has bestowed an award for innovation on DataBalk's ZorgTV ("CareTV" in English) product. The product is based on Amino's Linux-based Aminet110 set-top box (pictured at left), and aims to help elderly people "stay independent" longer, according to DataBalk. ...
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Embedded computer module aims Linux at industrial apps —
Oct. 27, 2006 —
 Taiwanese industrial computing specialist Artila Electronics is shipping a processor module pre-loaded with a Linux 2.6 kernel and filesystem. The M-501 is based on a 180MHz ARM processor, has lots of standard PC I/O available through several high-density connectors, and is available with a baseboard. ...
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Seven from IBM: mobile video, make, Web data, XSLT, Geronimo... —
Oct. 27, 2006 —
IBM has published the following new technical articles, tutorials, and downloads on its DeveloperWorks website. They cover a range of interesting (though not necessarily embedded) technical topics, primarily related to Linux and open source system development. Some require free registration. ...
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Agile testing suite supports Linux —
Oct. 26, 2006 —
S2 Technologies has revised its OS- and compiler-agnostic embedded software test and verification package. Stride 2.0 adds enhancements for multi-seat deployments, and can be used to exercise, test, and verify software for complex embedded multimedia consumer devices such as wireless handsets, the company says. ...
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First SBC in new military/aerospace form-factor runs Linux —
Oct. 26, 2006 —
 The first SBC (single-board computer) based on a new military/aerospace form-factor standard is now shipping, and runs Linux 2.6, according to distributor Mistral Solutions. The company says it is shipping Curtiss Wright Controls's (CWC's) VPX6-185, a PowerPC board based on the VPX (VITA 46) standard.
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NEC, Panasonic launch mobile phone venture —
Oct. 26, 2006 —
NEC and Matsushita Electric Industrial (MEI) subsidiary Panasonic Mobile Communications will establish a joint venture next month tasked with creating a common hardware and software platform for mobile handsets. The "Esteemo" Co. will be based in Yokohama City, and have 130 employees, with a capitalization of 100M Yen (~$845,000). ...
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IP-STB runs Linux, supports USB-based descrambler —
Oct. 26, 2006 —
 A publicly traded start-up has announced an IP-STB (Internet protocol set-top box) with a USB-based "cable card" that allows users to access subscription content from Internet-connected PCs. Advanced Technetix's "AccessKey Home" IP-STB runs Linux or Windows, and targets IP-TV service providers. ...
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"Mid-size" AMC to run Carrier Grade Linux —
Oct. 26, 2006 —
 Emerson Network Power's new Embedded Computing business, formerly Artesyn Communication Products, is readying a "mid-sized" version of an "advanced mezzanine card" (AMC or AdvancedMC) based on an in-process PICMG specification. The new mid-size KosaiPM AMC, based on a 1.8MHz Pentium M, will run Carrier Grade Linux. ...
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Oracle takes Red Hat Linux under its wing —
Oct. 26, 2006 —
Oracle Corp. on Oct. 25 announced that it would provide the same enterprise class support for Linux as it provides for its database, middleware, and applications products. Essentially, this means that Oracle, after removing Red Hat trademarks, will be distributing Oracle Unbreakable Linux, derived from Red Hat's open-source Linux technology. ...
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Embedded webserver gains skinny scripting language —
Oct. 25, 2006 —
Real-Time Logic (RTL) has added a PHP-like scripting language to its http daemon for embedded, real-time monitoring and control applications. The Barracuda web server's "Lua Server Pages" (LSP) technology is described as a lighter, faster, more modular alternative to PHP. ...
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Industrial Linux adds real-time tech —
Oct. 25, 2006 —
[Updated Oct. 27] -- Sysgo is readying a new real-time version of its "industrial grade" Linux distribution. ELinOS Real-Time includes a POSIX PSE51 microkernel said to be capable of running single-process, multi-threaded POSIX tasks within secure partitions, along with a user-space Linux partition for non-time-critical tasks. ...
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Service remotely manages, updates devices —
Oct. 25, 2006 —
Entertainment networking software specialist Mediabolic has launched a service aimed at helping device makers manage firmware updates. The Software Update Service can "push" full or partial stacks to deployed devices with or without customer involvement. It works with product families, groups of products, or even single units, the company says. ...
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Novell ships real-time SMP x86 Linux —
Oct. 25, 2006 —
Novell is now shipping its real-time Linux implementation. SUSE Linux Enterprise Real-Time (SLERT) is based on processor shielding technology from Concurrent Computer Corporation, and supports multi-processor x86 systems. However, it offers dramatic performance improvements in certain financial and database applications, according to Linux Watch. ...
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Linux powers next-gen multicore home networking design —
Oct. 24, 2006 —
Parallogic will port its StriaEdge multi-core networking stack to ARM's multi-core ARM11 processor architecture, ARM Ltd. reports. The resulting Linux-based hardware/software design will enable home networking equipment capable of 400Mbps throughputs -- enough for triple-play (voice/video/data) services, on-demand video, and multi-channel HDTV service delivery, ARM says. ...
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Real-time Linux adds JTAG/BDM debugger support —
Oct. 24, 2006 —
 FSMLabs's real-time Linux and BSD distributions now support Abatron's popular "BDI" series debuggers. The BDI debuggers exploit the on-chip debugging interfaces found in many modern processors, and can often obviate expensive hardware such as in-circuit emulators, when used with appropriate software packages, according to FSMLabs. ...
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Virtualization technology targets Linux-powered devices —
Oct. 24, 2006 —
Aplix Corp. on Oct. 24 unveiled patent pending user-space virtualization technology said to dynamically generate virtual execution spaces for native applications running on handheld and mobile devices. The "lightweight," "OS-independent" technique is intended to enhance security by restricting an application's access to the underlying operating system, according to the company. ...
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Linux phone design gains "print-quality" image processor —
Oct. 24, 2006 —
 Venture-backed Nethra Imaging is using a Linux-based smartphone reference design to demonstrate its "print-quality" auto-focus camera SoC (system-on-chip), at the first-ever 6Sight "Future of Imaging" conference today in Monterey, Calif. The reference design, based on a Freescale i.MX31 processor, was supplied by GDA Technologies. ...
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Samsung spins Linux/Qtopia phone? —
Oct. 24, 2006 —
 Samsung and Eidicom have created what appears to be a Linux-based dual-mode camera-phone reference design incorporating Trolltech's Qtopia Phone Edition (QPE) UI and application platform. Photos of the device and its development kit were published yesterday by Korean news outlet AVING.net. ...
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Carrier Grade Linux gains first NEP registrant —
Oct. 24, 2006 —
 Performance Technologies (PT) says it has successfully registered a forthcoming version of its commercial Linux distribution with version 3.2 of the Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) specification. The company appears to be the first network equipment provider (NEP) to roll its own CGL-compliant Linux implementation. ...
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