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New conference looks at mobile strategies, tactics —
Mar. 13, 2008 —
A pair of U.S. universities are sponsoring a one-day conference on mobile device technology next month. Sponsored by Cal Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon, "The Mobile Future" will feature embedded and telecom industry leaders speaking individually and on panels about mobile device business, technology, and globalization, among other topics. ...
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IMS uptake an opportunity for CG Linux vendors? —
Mar. 13, 2008 —
Mobile operators will net $300 billion in "extra" revenue over the next five years by deploying IMS (IP multimedia subsystems), according to a new report from ABI. The market research firm says telecom infrastructure equipment providers will also profit from IMS, suggesting opportunity for Carrier Grade Linux providers as well. ...
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Tiny $80 SBC runs Debian Linux —
Mar. 12, 2008 —
 KwikByte is shipping its smallest, lowest-cost single-board computer (SBC) yet. Designed for general purpose computing, embedded controls, machine vision, remote monitoring, and database/web servers, the Debian-based KB9260 measures a wee 3.1 x 3.1 inches and costs only $80 in volume. ...
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LF summit features mobile and CGL sessions —
Mar. 12, 2008 —
The Linux Foundation announced the speakers and agenda for its invitation-only second annual Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit. Held on April 8-10 in Austin, Texas, the summit features a few embedded panels, along with various presentations related to kernel and desktop/enterprise topics. ...
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Linux powers "mash-up platform" for phones —
Mar. 12, 2008 —
Virginia-based startup 4DK Technologies has used Linux and high-availability middleware to build a "mash-up platform" for wireless carriers offering IP-based services. The "SuperConnectivity" service includes a "Scamp" middleware stack for mobile devices, along with a "Scout" service application built on MontaVista Linux Carrier Grade Edition (CGE) and Enea's Accelerator Platform. ...
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Linux-compatible AMCs add storage —
Mar. 12, 2008 —
 GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms announced a Linux-compatible AdvancedMC (AMC) module that combines a Gigabit storage controller with a SCSI hard drive. The Telum 210 AdvancedMC provides 73GB or 146GB of SAS (serial-attached storage) for blade servers, network and telephony routers, and video streaming or surveillance systems. ...
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HA middleware boasts "full" AMF implementation —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
 Enea has updated its high-availability middleware for heterogeneous telecom environments that mix Linux with its own OSE and OSEck RTOSes. Element 3.0 boasts a "full" implementation of the Service Availability Forum's (SAForum's) Availability Management Framework (AMF), along with "in-service upgrades" and optional DSP management add-ons. Element ...
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Reader rejects severed, fake fingers —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
 Futronic has announced an FBI-approved fingerprint scanner claimed capable of distinguishing live human fingers from dead and fake fingers. The FS88 emits a "special signal" that, in conjunction with a sensor and an algorithm, can reportedly differentiate living finger "signatures" from those of other materials.
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Re-named graphics framework tapped for media streamer —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
Trolltech has renamed its embedded GUI stack and development framework, and is boasting of a design win in the multimedia streamer space. Qt for Embedded Linux, formerly Qtopia Core, formerly Qt/Embedded, was used by Roku Labs in an as-yet unannounced Internet streaming media player, according to Trolltech. ...
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25 Atom notebooks by summer? —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
 Twenty-five notebook models based on Intel's Atom processor will ship by mid-year, an Intel executive reportedly told a PC World reporter. The Atom-based notebooks will cost $250 to $300, sport 7-10 inch displays, and run either Linux or Windows XP, the executive reportedly ...
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Power-sipping thin client runs Linux —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
 VXL Instruments has introduced an "entry-level" thin client device that runs Linux. The Itona TC 2331-LI operates fanlessly, uses a 1GHz Via C7 processor, supports touchscreen monitors with up to 1680 x 1050 resolution, and uses only 11 watts of power, says VXL. ...
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BIOS boots to Linux in one second —
Mar. 10, 2008 —
Firmware company General Software announced that it is selling customized, quick-booting versions of its Linux-compatible BIOS firmware to the medical device industry. The company says its "Embedded BIOS with StrongFrame Technology" can boot to lilo (Linux loader) in less than a second. ...
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New report examines Android, Linux —
Mar. 10, 2008 —
 British research group Visiongain says it has released a report on Android, the Google-backed Open Handset Alliance's (OHA) Linux- and Java-based mobile phone specification. The report appears to include lots of background on Linux and the market for embedded Linux OSes, tools, and services. ...
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Linux thin clients gain managability —
Mar. 10, 2008 —
 Igel has released an update to its remote management software for coordinating its Linux-compatible thin clients. Igel's Remote Management Suite (RMS) 2.07 is said to offer easier installation via a new Java database, as well as enhanced Microsoft Active Directory support. ...
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UWB ready for blast-off at last? —
Mar. 10, 2008 —
After overestimating the early market for ultra-wideband (UWB) in 2006, ABI Research now says the short-range wireless networking technology is finally ready for take-off. Shipments of UWB in laptops, periphals, consumer electronics devices, and eventually mobile handsets will reach 400 million by 2013, forecasts ABI. ...
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Podcast explores memory and kernel profilers —
Mar. 07, 2008 —
 TimeSys has published another episode in its LinuxLink Radio series of free, half-hour podcasts about embedded Linux development. In Episode 30, Gene Sally and guest host Jeremiah Lott discuss profiling tools that can help to optimize the Linux kernel. ...
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Low-cost laptop runs Linpus Linux —
Mar. 07, 2008 —
 Thai systems integrator Norhtec is preparing to release a sub-$300 ultra-mini PC (UMPC) laptop based on a Quanta design. Aimed at the developing-country market, the so-called Gecko Laptop is being built by Quanta and runs Linpus Linux Lite, a new distribution designed for small-screen mini-PCs. ...
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Open source meets automation at Hannover —
Mar. 07, 2008 —
 The Open Source Automation Development Lab (OSADL) is hosting a congress on open source software in the machine and automation industry. Held on April 22nd during the Hannover Fair in Germany, "Open Source meets Industry" features speakers including Bruce Perens, Thomas Gleixner, and Andrew Morton. ...
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Celeron-based SBC runs Linux —
Mar. 07, 2008 —
 Acrosser has announced a 3.8 x 3.6 inch single board computer (SBC) equipped with a 600MHz Celeron M CPU. The fanless, Linux-compatible AR-B5020 can be expanded with an optional daughterboard that adds PC/104 and PCI-104 expansion slots, says the company.
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Analyst smashes the Intel Atom —
Mar. 07, 2008 —
Predictions that Intel's Atom processor will defeat ARM in the embedded market are premature, writes an analyst in EETimes. Atom may prove to be a little faster, writes Kenton Williston, but ARM chips are cheaper, more power efficient, smaller -- and they're here now. ...
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Wind River CMO discusses reorg and future of Linux —
Mar. 06, 2008 —
 In an interview about two weeks ago with LinuxDevices, Wind River CMO John Bruggeman sounded positively cocky about his company's fortunes. And as usual, the veteran marketer shared plenty of interesting real-world observations enhanced with healthy helpings of the inevitable marketing spin. ...
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Wind River profits down, but Linux bookings soar —
Mar. 06, 2008 —
[Updated Mar. 7] -- Wind River's 4Q 2008 earnings showed expected revenue growth to $84.3 million and a net loss of $2 million. However, Linux bookings were up 66 percent, with Linux expected to deliver over $50 million in fiscal 2009, about 14 percent of the projected $365 million total. ...
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Linux-compatible thin clients join virtualization trend —
Mar. 06, 2008 —
 Wyse Technology joined the recent migration of thin clients to virtualization technology by announcing support for VMware technology. All Wyse thin clients running Linux, Windows XP, and Wyse Thin OS will now ship with support for VMware Virtual Desktop Manager 2, says the company. ...
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Android security flaws found —
Mar. 06, 2008 —
 Google's Android software development kit is using several outdated and vulnerable open-source image processing libraries, according to an alert from Core Security. The security software specialist says it found eight different vulnerabilities in the Android SDK, which is currently in ...
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Freescale to discuss new chips at tech forums —
Mar. 06, 2008 —
Freescale Semiconductor and Linux development partner MontaVista have announced dates and locations for five Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) events in 2008. The series begins with a June event in Orlando, where technical sessions are scheduled for three as-yet unannounced embedded chips: the i.MX35, i.MX37, and the MPC8536. ...
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