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Ubuntu founder predicts Linux dominance in devices —
Mar. 04, 2008 —
 Led by embedded consumer electronics device deployments, Linux is on "a trajectory to be the emerging platform of choice," says Mark Shuttleworth in an interview. The Canonical founder discusses plans for a user-friendly version of the popular Ubuntu desktop OS just for mobile and embedded devices, ...
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TI joins Linux industry group —
Mar. 04, 2008 —
Texas Instruments (TI) will join the Linux Foundation in order to "collaborate with industry leaders who define both technical and operational best practices around open source software," it announced. TI's open source strategic marketing manager, Eric Thomas, will join the Foundation's board alongside new members Larry Augustin and Chris Schlaeger. ...
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"$5 iPod" follows in $100 laptop tradition —
Mar. 04, 2008 —
 A Seattle-based nonprofit organization called Literacy Bridge hopes to create a low-cost audio player for the developing world. The $5 "Talking Book" is an iPod-sized flash-based mp3 player that juices up on health, educational, and other audio programming at Linux-based content distribution kiosks. ...
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ApacheCon set for Amsterdam —
Mar. 04, 2008 —
The Apache Software Foundation will host a conference in Amsterdam, from April 7-11. The open source conference will start with two days of "intense" training classes, says the Foundation, followed by three days of over 50 sessions on open source ...
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COM Express module offers GigE, eight USB ports —
Mar. 03, 2008 —
 Axiomtek has announced a computer-on-module (COM) using the COM Express Type II form factor. The CEM820 supports Intel Pentium M and Celeron M processors, includes PCI Express expansion, Gigabit Ethernet, and eight USB 2.0 ports, and is available with a development baseboard. ...
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Linux phone mechanicals published —
Mar. 03, 2008 —
 Mobile phone design company Openmoko has posted industrial design source CAD files for its Linux-based, open source Neo 1973 phone (pictured at left). Openmoko has also committed to providing open source access to the mechanicals for its upcoming Neo Freerunner phone design. ...
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VoIP vendor to show new phones at CeBIT —
Mar. 03, 2008 —
 Berlin-based VoIP phone vendor Snom will show off its new line of Linux-based cordless VoIP phones at this week's CeBIT 2008 Conference in Hannover, Germany. Snom will also launch its Snom Hacker Shootout program to encourage hacker community involvement in addressing VoIP security issues. ...
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Intel launches mobile device chips —
Mar. 03, 2008 —
 [Updated Mar. 4] -- Intel has branded its next-generation mobile device chips, previously codenamed "Silverthorne" and "Menlow." Built on 45 nanometer process technology, the Atom processor uses a new single-issue x86-compatible micro-architecture designed to compete with ARM in mobile designs, while mating with "Centrino Atom" chipsets ...
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Tutorial explores Eclipse plugin for Android —
Mar. 03, 2008 —
 IBM's DeveloperWorks has published a tutorial on using Eclipse to develop for the Google Android mobile phone platform. Frank Ableson's "Develop Android applications with Eclipse" tutorial explores the Android Development Tools Eclipse plugin and generates two sample applications. ...
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Kontron SBCs support Linux —
Feb. 29, 2008 —
 Kontron has introduced a trio of single board computers (SBCs) that run Linux. The "PM" boards are based on Intel 852GM chipsets and Celeron/Pentium M processors, and are available in form factors that include PC/104-Plus, EPIC, and JRex. ...
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Linux-focused board vendors merge —
Feb. 29, 2008 —
Linux-focused single-board computer vendors Arcom and Applied Data Systems (ADS) will merge to form Eurotech, Inc., which will operate as the main U.S. branch of European embedded equipment vendor Eurotech, the companies announced. Parvus, Eurotech's other U.S.-based embedded board and PC subsidiary, will continue to operate separately. ...
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Industrial PC runs Linux on pico-ITX mainboard —
Feb. 29, 2008 —
 Delock has announced a compact industrial PC built around a Via pico-ITX motherboard. Designed for DIN-rail mounting, the DL-18HD runs Linux on a 1GHz Via C7 processor, supports hard disks up to 300MB, and has an optional quad-band cellular modem, according to the company. ...
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Free x86 router distro gains faster routing, Linux-like shell —
Feb. 29, 2008 —
[Updated 12:10] -- Vyatta is alpha-testing a major new release of its X86-Linux router distribution for enterprise and Tier-2 network operators. Vyatta Community 4 (VC4) boasts new open source routing protocol implementations, a more Linux-like command-line user interface, and support from a new open source community website. ...
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Low-cost MicroTCA server runs Linux —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 Emerson Network Power (ENP) announced a microTCA system said to cost half what existing microTCA products go for. The under-$5,000 Centellis 500 features a plastic case, runs Wind River Linux, and is described as a deployable, validated system for cost-constrained enterprise, medical, and industrial automation markets. ...
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Seatback STB runs Linux —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 Embedded computer manufacturer and Eurotech Group subsidiary Applied Data Systems (ADS) announced an embedded IP set-top box (STB) intended for seatback applications and digital signage. The Linux-based NetCast Player HD supports high definition live video up to 1080p resolution, says the company. ...
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Online university program covers device engineering —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
The University of California, Irvine Extension has launched a Device Software Engineering studies program and announced an online course called "Linux Driver Primer." Beginning March 31, the course will explain how to develop and write code for Linux device drivers and develop Linux device ...
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Compact ARM11 SBC runs Linux —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 Applied Data Systems (ADS) is shipping a 3 x 5-inch SBC (single-board computer) available with Linux. The Bitsy G5 is based on a 532MHz Freescale i.MX31 processor, supports touchscreen displays, has a PCMCIA slot, and uses under a Watt of power, according to ADS.
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Linux thin clients gain speech recognition —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 Igel Techology has announced the incorporation of Philips SpeechMagic voice recognition technology into its thin client devices. Operable with or without training, the technology supports 25 different languages, allows dictation directly into templates, and permits switching between client- and server-based recognition, according to the company. ...
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New Cell-based blade, tools support Linux —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 Mercury Computer Systems is shipping a high-performance computing (HPC) blade system based on Cell processors. The 1U Dual Cell-Based System 2 (DCBS-2) is equipped with two Cell Broadband Engine (BE) processors, runs Linux, and is available with an updated version of Mercury's MultiCore Plus tools. ...
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Linux thin client book chapter available —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
 Packt Publishing is offering a sample chapter from a book on Linux-based thin clients. The publisher calls David Richards's Linux Thin Client Networks Design and Deployment: A quick guide for System Administrators a comprehensive guide to setting up and maintaining Linux thin client networks. ...
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New Xeons promise 7-year availability —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
Intel has added a couple of high-end server chips to its high-longevity embedded parts roadmap. Now shipping with seven-year lifecycle guarantees and a new "power-optimized" 5100 chipset, the quad-core Xeon 5400 and dual-core Xeon 5200 are fabricated with Intel's new 45nm process and high-K, metal gate transistor formula. ...
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ESL tools targets Android, Linux —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
 CoWare has announced that the latest version of its electronic system-level (ESL) product supports chipset, handset, and software development for the Open Handset Alliance's Android platform. The Android-ready CoWare ESL 2.0 offers virtual hardware platforms and tools for designing sub-systems, processors, DSPs, and software. ...
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Nintendo Wii gains Linux port —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
 The GameCube Linux project has released a "proof of concept" Linux distribution for the Nintendo Wii gaming console. Powered by a 729MHz PowerPC processor, Wii hardware running Linux could be used as a thin client, multimedia terminal, server, or as a platform for "homebrew" computer games, ...
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Linux-compatible POS app rev'd —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
 Pamplona, Spain-based Openbravo has updated its cross-platform, open source, Java-based POS (point of sales/service) software for retail and hospitality businesses. The new open OpenBravo 2.0 software release is said to offer enhanced usability, configuration, and localization capabilities. ...
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Linux developer support service adds 32-bit MCU —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
 Timesys has added a new Atmel microcontroller (MCU) to its list of supported chips. The company is offering a free Linux-based board support package (BSP) for the AT91SAM9RL, a low-powered 32-bit RISC-based microcontroller targeting smart control panels. ...
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