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Linux devices manage broadband powerline network —
Nov. 13, 2007 —
Mini-ITX systems running Linux will soon enable residents of rural Michigan to access the Internet over their electrical power lines at broadband speeds. The systems are also enabling the utility provider there to read meters, monitor environmental factors, and diagnose outages remotely. ...
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Car computer runs Red Flag Linux —
Nov. 13, 2007 —
 DingCheng Electronics has announced a GPS-enabled PC that fits "double DIN" stereo bays. The CarPC 102 has a 4x45W amp, and runs Red Flag Linux or Windows on a 1.1GHz Pentium M processor, with 256MB RAM, 40GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, and 7-inch WXGA touchscreen display. ...
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30,000 Palm apps coming to Nokia webpads —
Nov. 13, 2007 —
 Some 30,000 applications originally written for the Palm Pilot PDA (personal digital assistant) will soon run on Nokia's Linux-based web tablets. The applications will run on top of a virtual machine (VM) currently being beta tested by Access for Nokia's 770, N800, and N810 Internet tablets. ...
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CORBA middleware supports real-time Linux —
Nov. 12, 2007 —
Objective Interface Systems (OIS) is shipping a version of its real-time CORBA ORB (object request broker) middleware targeting Wind River Linux. ORBexpress RT supports both Wind River's General Purpose Platform, Linux Edition, and Real-time Core, the company's POSIX-compliant real-time add-on. ...
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High-end NPUs gain third-party backer —
Nov. 12, 2007 —
 [Updated Nov. 15] -- Netronome Systems has signed a multi-part licensing agreement with Intel around Intel's top-of-the-line network processor family. The agreement gives Netronome the right to market and support the IXP28xx through 2012, and to design and build next-generation IXP28xx chips with 10-100Gbps of bandwidth. ...
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Network security device adds WiFi, runs Linux —
Nov. 12, 2007 —
 A Taiwanese network-appliance system integrator announced a wireless network security appliance that runs Linux. Drawing only 2.4 Watts, AR Infotek's fanless Teak 3018 is equipped with four auto-sensing Ethernet interfaces, plus WiFi, and targets SMBs (small- and medium-sized businesses). ...
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Google releases Android SDK preview —
Nov. 12, 2007 —
 As expected, Google has released an "early look" version of its SDK (software development kit) for mobile phones. The Eclipse-based Android SDK lets users write Java applications that run on Dalvik, a virtual machine designed to run on top of Linux in embedded applications. ...
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Top-10 gift ideas for the Linux Gadget Geek —
Nov. 09, 2007 —
 Got a Linux Gadget Geek on your shopping list? You can't fail with a gift from this guide to the ten hottest Linux-powered devices gleaned from LinuxDevices.com's news throughout 2007. There's something for everyone, at prices from $150 to $1,000, organized from least to most expensive. ...
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World's first Pico-ITX case? —
Nov. 09, 2007 —
 Logic Supply has unveiled what it's calling the world's first case for Via's tiny, Linux-compatible pico-ITX motherboard. The fanless Serener GS-L08 is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard drive bay and a heat pipe, yet measures only 5.8 x 2.0 x 4.3 inches. ...
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Reports forecast GPS proliferation —
Nov. 09, 2007 —
Low-cost GPS chipsets will increasingly be integrated into mobile devices, according to reports just released by two major market research firms. While apparently disagreeing on the exact numbers, both ABI Research and In-Stat forecast extremely strong growth between now and 2011. ...
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Products combine to boost PED, phone security —
Nov. 09, 2007 —
 An embedded security software vendor and an embedded virtualization platform provider are jointly marketing an integrated stack aimed at both PIN entry devices (PEDs) and mobile phones. The stack comprises Trusted Logic's "Security Module" running on a virtual processor under Trango's Hypervisor. ...
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Linux IM pad beefs up, invites hacking —
Nov. 09, 2007 —
 Zipit Wireless has updated its Linux-based, WiFi-connected instant messaging client for kids and other frequent IM users. The new $150 Zipit Wireless Messenger 2 (Z2) adds a color screen, a faster processor, and expansion interfaces likely to prove popular among both kids and Linux hardware hackers. ...
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Linux gas pump prints Google Maps —
Nov. 08, 2007 —
 In further proof that you can never escape Google or interactive marketing, Gilbarco Veeder-Root announced Google support for its Encore gas pump's interactive displays. Gilbarco's Linux-based Applause media system now offers printable Google local business search, maps, driving directions, and coupons. ...
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Linux appliance adds DTV support —
Nov. 08, 2007 —
[Updated Nov. 9] --  Parisian startup Linutop has updated the Linux-based firmware for its compact, low-power, Geode-based Internet appliance. The V1.2 firmware's improved graphics driver and media player enables the Linutop mini-PC to serve as a DVB-T rendering device or digital video kiosk, the vendor claims. ...
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Linux-friendly cellular data modem squeezes into USB key —
Nov. 08, 2007 —
 Novatel Wireless is shipping a tiny cellular broadband data modem in a USB stick form factor. Touted as the world's smallest EV-DO Rev.A modem, the Ovation U727 EV-DO USB is being sold by Sprint, and comes with Linux drivers. ...
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Module adds ZigBee to PC/104 stacks —
Nov. 08, 2007 —
 WinSystems has introduced a PC/104-format module that supports the ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) standard for wireless communications. The PCM-ZigBee is designed for typical ZigBee applications, such as HVAC, lighting controls, telemetry, security, and sensor networks, ...
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Southern Calif. Linux conference seeks speakers —
Nov. 08, 2007 —
The 6th Annual Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE6x) is seeking speakers on a wide range of Linux-related topics including healthcare, education, and "Women in Open Source." The event will be held on Feb. 8-10, 2008 at the Westin Hotel at Los Angeles International Airport. ...
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Linux device client handles WiFi logins —
Nov. 08, 2007 —
Devicescape has updated its WiFi client software and associated Web service that automates WLAN logins, adding support for roaming from one WLAN to another. The Devicescape service now also makes it easy to share a home network securely with friends and associates, the company says. ...
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Mini-ITX SBC targets secure, graphical applications —
Nov. 07, 2007 —
 Advansus, a joint venture between Asus and Advantech, has announced a mini-ITX SBC (single board computer) that incorporates Intel's Q965 Express chipset and a Trusted Platform Module chip. The iQ965-CI is aimed at security-sensitive applications that also demand advanced graphics, ...
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Linux at heart of BMOC (big multicast on campus) —
Nov. 07, 2007 —
 Video Furnace has licensed its MPEG-4-based video distribution system to OSTN, a student-produced video network. Video Furnace System 4 uses Internet2 or private, multicast-enabled Ethernet networks to deliver multicast feeds to desktops, regardless of the operating system, browser, or plug-in. ...
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Low-cost board runs Linux, Google Apps —
Nov. 07, 2007 —
 For $60, developers and Linux hackers can now buy the guts of the recently unveiled $200 Everex TC2502 Linux PC. The compact, ultra-efficient, x86-compatible "gOS Dev Board" comes with "gOS," a lightweight Linux-based OS meant for use with Google Apps. ...
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Linux on PS3 plays in DARPA Urban Challenge —
Nov. 07, 2007 —
 Axion Racing tapped Linux and other open-source software to help navigate its driverless "Spirit" car in last week's DARPA Urban Challenge. Details of the team's novel approach, which involved running Linux on a Sony PlayStation 3, are revealed in an interesting article at LinuxInsider. ...
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Linux-powered Finnish firewalls add IPv6 —
Nov. 06, 2007 —
 [Updated Nov. 9] -- A security appliance vendor in Linux-creator Linus Torvalds's birth city has promised to add IPv6 support to its extensive line of Linux-based security appliances. Helsinki-based Stonesoft says its StoneGate appliances will support IPv6 prior to the June 30, 2008 mandate among U.S. ...
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Free webinars focus on CG Linux virtualization —
Nov. 06, 2007 —
MontaVista Software and VirtualLogix will co-host a webinar on real-time operating systems (RTOSes) and Linux virtualization. The webinar will describe how to optimize MontaVista Linux Carrier Grade Edition (CGE) on single- and multi-core processors, using VirtualLogix's VLX for Network Infrastructure real-time virtualization platform. ...
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Pundits weigh in on Android and the gPhone —
Nov. 06, 2007 —
 Analysis -- Google's open-source, Linux-based Android software stack may do for mobile phones what DOS did for the PC: create a de facto standard riveting developers together in singular purpose. Or, the Open Handset Alliance (OHA) backing Android could become just another "knitting circle," ...
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