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Discrete graphics processor targets embedded devices —
Apr. 17, 2008 —
 Chipmaker Via's S3 Graphics division has announced a high-performance discrete graphics processor positioned as the first to meet the embedded industry's thermal requirements. The 4300E targets gaming and signage, offers HD video, DVI or HDMI output, and mixes dedicated and shared video memory. ...
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Linux 2.6.25 release bolsters ARM —
Apr. 17, 2008 —
 The Linux community has released a new kernel that could have a major impact on personal computing, writes Henry Kingman on Linux-Watch. Release 2.6.25's support for the ARM-based Marvell Orion architecture could improve ARM's ability to fend off competition from x86, he suggests. ...
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Linux-based diskless notebook costs under $300 —
Apr. 17, 2008 —
 [Updated at 3:40] -- A British Columbia-based startup called InkMedia announced an under-$300 notebook that runs embedded Linux. Based on a Via chip, the Ink Mobile Computer (Ink MC) depends on flash-based storage and offers an 8.6-inch SVGA display, four USB slots, Ethernet, and WiFi.
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Open-source Flash rival "Gnashes" out —
Apr. 17, 2008 —
 A non-profit open source project with high-profile backers has released beta code for an open source Flash media player, with a media server in the wings. Open Media Now's Gnash player runs standalone or as a plugin, and may run better than Flash on constrained devices. ...
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Vendors line up behind dual-core PowerPC-based FPGA —
Apr. 16, 2008 —
 Xilinx unveiled version 10.1 of its Embedded Development Kit (EDK) in support of its new high-end Virtex-5 FXT field-programmable gate array (FPGA). Meanwhile, software vendors supporting the EDK and the dual-core PowerPC-based FPGA include MontaVista, Wind River, LynuxWorks, Timesys, Avnet, Green Hills Software, and Lauterbach.
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Linux mobile distro supports Cortex-A8 SoC —
Apr. 16, 2008 —
MontaVista Software announced a version of its mobile phone distribution that supports the Texas Instruments (TI) OMAP3430 system-on-chip (SoC). Mobilinux for the OMAP3430 is available immediately, says the company. ...
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Web-based Linux benchmarking site debuts —
Apr. 16, 2008 —
 Timesys has joined up with information services company TechInsights to announce an online service for Linux developers wishing to benchmark their software on specific hardware targets. BenchLab.com combines the TechInsights VirtuaLab online lab environment with the Timesys DIY LinuxLink development environment.
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UltraSPARC T2 gains CGL support —
Apr. 16, 2008 —
 Wind River announced that it will port its Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) and Workbench development suite to Sun's multicore UltraSPARC T2. Wind River Platform for Network Equipment, Linux Edition, will be the first carrier-grade Linux implementation for Sun's chip multithreading (CMT) processors, says Wind River. ...
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SoC for STBs has triple processors —
Apr. 16, 2008 —
 Sigma Designs has introduced a pair of set-top box SoCs that run Linux. Powered by three MIPS cores apiece, the SMP8654 and SMP8655 boast accelerated graphics and compliance with HDMI (high-defintion multimedia interface) 1.3, says Sigma. ...
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Probe upgraded with Linux kernel analyzer —
Apr. 15, 2008 —
 Semiconductor design firm MIPS Technologies is offering a kernel profiling tool that supports its EJTAG hardware probe. The Eclipse-based Hot Spot Analyzer (HSA) utility works with the company's FS2 System Navigator EJTAG probes, and can be used to debug Linux kernels running on MIPS-based SoCs. ...
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PCI Express bus climbs aboard PC/104 —
Apr. 15, 2008 —
 An industry group maintaining the PC/104 family of stackable single-board computer standards has adopted a new three-connector interface equipped with an x16 PCI Express (PCIe) bus. The PC/104 Consortium's 156-pin PCI/104 Express interface mounts a challenge to the stackable "SUMIT" interface also announced today at ESC. ...
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Via announces COM Express modules —
Apr. 15, 2008 —
The COM Express computer-on-module specification has gained a high-profile advocate, as Via announced it will begin producing its own products compatible with the format. The Eden- and C7-based modules will target "larger OEMs only" in gaming, healthcare, and industrial automation, says Via. ...
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Linux-friendly virtualization software adds PowerPC support —
Apr. 15, 2008 —
VirtualLogix announced that its VLX virtualization software will be available for Power Architecture processors. VLX for Network Infrastructure (VLX-NI) will now enable PowerPC processors to simultaneously run multiple operating systems -- typically Linux and a real-time OS (RTOS) -- for performance-critical telecom and datacom applications. ...
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"SUMIT" aims to unify SBC expansion —
Apr. 15, 2008 —
 [Updated May 5] -- A fledgling industry group has unveiled a stackable expansion interface aimed at unifying I/O cards across many single-board computer (SBC) form factors. The Small Form-Factor Special Interest Group (SFF-SIG) calls its Stackable Unified Module Interconnect Technology (SUMIT) "the biggest advancement since PC/104." ...
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Eclipse adds embedded device projects —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
The open-source Eclipse Foundation announced four initiatives that address embedded and mobile device development. The new Device Software Development Project (DSDP) initiatives include a framework for communications among debugging and monitoring devices, and a Texas Instruments (TI)-sponsored project devoted to creating and configuring C/C++ tools for "highly constrained" devices. ...
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SuperH SoC targets multimedia-enhanced navigation —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
 Renesas says it is now shipping a new system-on-chip (SoC) for car navigation systems and PNDs (personal navigation devices). The SH-MobileR2 SH7723 incorporates a 400MHz SH-4A CPU core, 256KB secondary cache, H.264 codec, 2D graphics accelerator, USB 2.0 support, plus SD and ATAPI controllers, says Renesas. ...
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Linux BSP supports ARM-based microcontroller —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
 Timesys announced a free board support package (BSP) for Atmel's ARM9-based AT91CAP9 microcontroller. As usual, the 2.6.23-kernel BSP can be upgraded to a full Timesys LinuxLink DIY subscription, including software and development tools. ...
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Dual-core SoC includes Linux starter kit —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
 Freescale Semiconductor announced a dual-core, PowerPC-based system-on-chip (SoC) aimed at in-car navigation and other embedded applications. The low-power MPC5123 combines a 400MHz e300 PowerPC core with a 200MHz multimedia coprocessor, and ships with Freescale's "mobileGT" Linux development environment. ...
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NEP achieves Carrier Grade Linux 4.0 registration —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
 Network equipment provider (NEP) Performance Technologies (PT) announced that its NexusWare Linux distribution meets the Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) 4.0 requirements specified by the Linux Foundation (LF). PT is the third vendor after Wind River and MontaVista to register CGL 4.0 compliance. ...
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Embedded PowerPC dev kits come with Linux —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
 AMCC is shipping Linux-based evaluation kits for its Power Architecture 460EX and 460GT system-on-chips (SoCs). The "Canyonlands" board (pictured at left) for the general-purpose 460EX and the "Glacier" board for the wireless-oriented 460GT come with development tools, sample applications, benchmarks, and design files, says AMCC. ...
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Linux phone stack firm hires CMO —
Apr. 12, 2008 —
 Mobile Linux software company Azingo announced the hire of a new CMO. Former Saba and PalmSource exec Gabi Schindler (pictured at left) will manage corporate marketing, product marketing, and ecosystem development, says Azingo.
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COM Express module sports Intel's Atom —
Apr. 11, 2008 —
 Congatec has announced a computer-on-module (COM) that features Intel's new Atom processor and uses the COM Express form-factor. The conga-CA comes in 1.1GHz and 1.6GHz versions, has two SD sockets on board, features gigabit Ethernet, and offers automatic flat-panel detection, according to the company.
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Versalogic SBCs gain RoHs compliance —
Apr. 11, 2008 —
 VersaLogic has announced new RoHS-compliant versions of three of its single-board computers (SBC). The PC-104/Plus-based Cheetah and Lynx, along with the EBX-based Cobra, run Linux, targeting long-life embedded applications in medicine, avionics, or security, according to the company. ...
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Linux-based MicroTCA server boasts six AMC slots —
Apr. 11, 2008 —
 Network equipment provider (NEP) Performance Technologies (PT) announced the first of a line of Linux-based MicroTCA-based network appliances. The 1U MTC5070's chassis integrates commodity PC power supplies and shelf management functions, leaving six AMC slots free for user configuration. ...
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X Window compression software updated —
Apr. 11, 2008 —
NoMachine released version 3.2.0 of its Linux-compatible "NX" remote access software for thin client networks and other remotely-hosted, low-bandwidth applications. The open source NX 3.2.0 client improves behavior when running on a kiosk, says Italy-based NoMachine. ...
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