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Open source, Lego-like computer modules run Linux —
Nov. 05, 2007 —
 A New York-based startup is readying a modular, open source hardware/software system resembling a set of electronic Legos. Bug Labs claims device developers can build "anything" using "Bug," which comprises an ARM11-powered base and various modular add-ons. ...
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DIY CPU demo'd running Minix —
Nov. 03, 2007 —
 Bill Buzbee offered the first public demonstration of the Minix OS -- a cousin of Linux -- running on his homebrew minicomputer, today at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, Calif. Magic-1, built with 74-series TTL ICs using wire-wrap construction, implements a homebrew, 8086-like ISA. ...
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OIS ports real-time CORBA ORB to embedded Linux —
Nov. 02, 2007 —
Objective Interface Systems (OIS) is shipping a version of its real-time CORBA ORB (object request broker) middleware targeting Sysgo's embedded Linux distribution. The integration of OIS's ORBexpress RT with Sysgo's ELinOS is intended to improve security and performance for interprocess communications (IPC) in avionics, telecom, and industrial control applications. ...
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Linux smartphone pioneer denies GPhone rumor —
Nov. 02, 2007 —
 Linux smartphone pioneer E28 of Beijing, China has denied a rumor that it will supply the hardware and Linux-based software for a forthcoming Google "GPhone." The rumor began earlier this week in a brief story published by investor blog The India Street. ...
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Industry group aims Linux at automation apps —
Nov. 02, 2007 —
 As the market for Linux in industrial automation grows, so do the activities of the Open Source Automation Development Lab. In a new whitepaper celebrating the OSADL's first birthday, Carsten Emde looks back at the organization's early accomplishments, and outlines its current projects and future plans. ...
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Linux-oriented SoCs target multifunction STBs —
Nov. 02, 2007 —
 Horizon Semiconductors has announced a pair of TV decoder SoCs (system-on-chip processors) aimed at multifunction set-top boxes (STBs) driving high-definition screens. The Hz4220 and Hz3220 target cable/IPTV and satellite STBs, respectively, and can run embedded Linux on their built-in application processors, ...
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Open source foundations team up for Hong Kong conference —
Nov. 01, 2007 —
[Updated Nov. 19, 2007] -- The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) and the Eclipse Foundation planned to host a summit to reflect the fast growth of the open source movement in Asia. Originally announced for Nov. 26-30, 2007, the show has been postponed to "mid-2008," organizers say. ...
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Linux-powered Asus Eee PC mini-laptop arrives —
Nov. 01, 2007 —
 The Xandros Linux-powered "ultra-mobile PC" (UMPC) has finally arrived. One of the most eagerly awaited laptops in some time, the tiny Asus Eee PC 4G, is now available from online retailers that include Newegg and Directon. ...
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CGL group rev's leadership, charter, policies —
Nov. 01, 2007 —
 The Linux Foundation's (LF's) Carrier Grade Linux working group has a new chairman. Dan Cauchy has 16 years of technical and management experience in the telecom, data networking, and service provider industries, and currently serves as MontaVista's director of marketing for carrier and mobile products. ...
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PCIe video capture card supports Linux apps —
Nov. 01, 2007 —
 Adlink Technology has introduced a PCI Express video capture card aimed at surveillance and machine-vision applications. The PCIe-RTV24 is said to capture and display four channels of video at rates up to 30fps per channel, and is available with Linux support. ...
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MicroTCA minions connect in Munich —
Oct. 31, 2007 —
 A new, smaller telecom board standard from PICMG appears to be gaining momentum in Europe. About 30 vendors will gather in Munich, Germany on Nov. 20th for a conference devoted especially to MicroTCA systems and their AdvancedMC expansion boards. ...
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Embedded Linux service provider presents at Euro CELF-con —
Oct. 31, 2007 —
Embedded Alley will present five sessions at this week's CELF conference in Linz, Austria. Additionally, the California, Ohio, and Russia-based embedded Linux service provider reports having staffed up to 25, following an August acquisition of mobile Linux device power management specialist Nomad Global Solutions. ...
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Telecom DSPs gain Linux virtualization —
Oct. 31, 2007 —
Cellular base stations can now harness digital signal processors (DSPs) for general-purpose control-plane functions as well as signal processing, according to VirtualLogix. The company has ported its VLX-NI virtualization layer and Linux kernel for network infrastructure equipment to Texas Instruments DSPs used in base stations and other networking data-plane applications. ...
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U.K. trainer adds embedded Linux graphics course —
Oct. 31, 2007 —
A British embedded software training firm is adding a new course called Graphics for Embedded Linux. Feabhas Limited will hold the three-day, X-Window flavored class at its Bracknell, Berkshire campus. ...
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SFLC, BusyBox, Monsoon dismiss GPL lawsuit —
Oct. 31, 2007 —
On Oct. 30, the Software Freedom Law Center, acting on behalf of the two principal BusyBox developers, and Monsoon Multimedia jointly announced that an agreement has been reached to dismiss the GPL enforcement lawsuit, which had been filed by the SFLC. ...
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WiFi chip cuts standby power to "near-zero" —
Oct. 30, 2007 —
Atheros has announced a new "game-changing" WiFi chip said to cut power consumption drastically on mobile devices. The Atheros AR6002 "Radio on Chip for Mobile" (ROCm) draws "near-zero" power when in standby, and 70 percent less power than previous WiFi technologies when active, the company claims. ...
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Reviewer Eees and ahhs over $400 Linux mini-laptop —
Oct. 30, 2007 —
 An ultra-low-cost Linux-based mini-laptop has received four stars and an Editor's Choice award in a recent Laptop Magazine review. The Asus Eee PC (3EPC) 701 ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) was praised for its clutter-free desktop, fast start-up, and -- considering the price -- generous features. ...
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Google ogles mobiles, Tux in tow —
Oct. 30, 2007 —
 Google is set to announce products and/or strategies for the mobile phone market, according to reports. The search giant reportedly hopes to extend its broad portfolio of network-based applications and services beyond the public Internet, and onto the private networks run by wireless carriers. ...
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ETXexpress modules aim to serve —
Oct. 30, 2007 —
 Adlink has introduced a pair of "server class" computer-on-module (COM) products based on the ETXexpress (aka COM Express) form-factor. The IW400 and DW400 -- using the Pentium M and Celeron M, or Core Duo and Core 2 Duo, respectively -- run embedded Linux, ...
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Cavium, Wind River partner as VxWorks gains SMP —
Oct. 30, 2007 —
Wind River is adding symmetric multi-processing (SMP) to VxWorks, its legacy RTOS (real-time operating system), while deepening its partnership with fabless multiprocessor chip vendor Cavium Networks. Wind River's VxWorks 6.6 is slated to run in SMP mode by year's end, with additional optimizations planned for Cavium's "Octeon" multiprocessor. ...
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Giant firewall runs Linux —
Oct. 30, 2007 —
 Crossbeam Systems has started shipping a massive chassis-style, "unified threat management" (UTM) system based on an open Linux OS. The X-Series UTM server runs the company's Linux-based "XOS" OS, and targets highly scalable firewalls and other security applications for large data centers and service providers. ...
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Linux-powered PMP sports 7-inch touchscreen —
Oct. 29, 2007 —
 iRiver is readying a Linux-based media recorder/player comprised of a detachable mobile unit and tethered docking station. The Unit2's base station offers a DVD/CD player, TV tuner, and PC-style I/O, while the detachable display features a 7-inch WVGA (800x480) touchscreen, WiFi, and USB. ...
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Mot's UIQ buy more an 18 than a 180 —
Oct. 29, 2007 —
 Motorola's interest in buying half of Symbian stack-provider UIQ represents a diversion rather than a U-turn away from Linux, writes mobile phone market analyst Andreas Constantinou in an informative blog post. Constantinou figures Motorola may move about 10 percent of its planned Linux-based models to UIQ. ...
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Embedded Linux safety/security vendors team up —
Oct. 29, 2007 —
A German embedded Linux OS supplier has announced a joint marketing agreement with a French embedded Linux services provider. The agreement is between Sysgo, the Klein-Winternheim, Germany based vendor of the ELinOS Linux distribution and PikeOS real-time add-on, and Systerel, a real-time application development service provider in Aix-en-Provence, France. ...
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Book-sized PCs target embedded apps —
Oct. 29, 2007 —
 DSM AG, of Munich, has announced three compact computers aimed at the embedded market. The "Booksize" PCs are based on mini-ITX motherboards packaged in a rugged metal enclosure, and can be fitted with either hard drives or solid-state disks (SSDs). ...
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