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Linux to gain anti-virus software —
Aug. 20, 2008 —
McAfee has promised to help protect Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) running Moblin Linux from the dangers of the "open Internet." The security software vendor has also promised to deliver encryption software to protect data on stolen laptops that run Linux on Atom processors. ...
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Intel aims x86 at digital TVs —
Aug. 20, 2008 —
Intel will ship a Pentium M-based system-on-chip (SoC) for consumer devices like networked optical players, set-top boxes, and digital TVs. The 800MHz Media Processor CE3100 ("Canmore") aims to bring YouTube and other PC-based entertainment platforms to home entertainment systems, where today MIPS-based SoCs from Sigma, Broadcom, and others dominate. ...
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Intel unveils dual-core Atom —
Aug. 20, 2008 —
 [Updated Dec. 1] -- Intel has brought out a dual-core version of its Atom ("Diamondville") processor for low-cost "nettop" PCs. The Atom 330 will ship initially in a low-cost D945GCLF2 mini-ITX board that has gigabit Ethernet, six-channel audio, eight USB ports, and PCI expansion. ...
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Linux powers MID-like nav device —
Aug. 20, 2008 —
 Clarion announced a Linux-based personal navigation device (PND) based on an 800MHz Z500 Intel Atom processor, with 512MB of RAM and a 4.8-inch 800x480 touchscreen. The ClarionMind has a GPS receiver, but no map database of its own, instead connecting to Internet-based map sites. ...
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Virtualization technology targets MIDs —
Aug. 20, 2008 —
 VirtualLogix will spin a version of its embedded virtualization technology for mobile Internet devices (MIDs), it says. Supporting MIDs based on Intel Atom Z5xx processors, VLX for MIDs should help to simplify designs and materials bills, while improving voice quality, multimedia performance, and security, says VirtualLogix. ...
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Open-source phone getting WiFi sign-on port —
Aug. 19, 2008 —
 Hacker Holden Karau is porting the Devicescape Connect WiFi sign-on client to the Linux-based, open-source OpenMoko Neo Freerunner phone. The port, which uses the FreeRunner's new Qtopia-flavored stack, could turn out to be the first commercial application ported to the FreeRunner, says Karau.
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Streaming media player targets netbooks, nettops —
Aug. 19, 2008 —
 RealNetworks (Real) says its RealPlayer is available for licensing by OEMs building "netbooks and nettops" that run Linux on Intel's Atom processor. Like the company's earlier release for MIDs (mobile Internet devices), RealPlayer for Intel Atom is integrated with Intel's "Moblin" Linux stack, Real says. ...
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Intel announces high-speed SSDs —
Aug. 19, 2008 —
 At today's Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco, the chipmaker announced new SSDs (solid-state drives). The 1.8-inch X-18M and 2.5-inch X-25M target laptops and desktops, while the 2.5-inch X25E, which boasts faster write speeds, targets servers. ...
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Dell embeds Linux in enterprise laptops —
Aug. 19, 2008 —
 Dell will equip a new crop of enterprise notebooks with little embedded Linux systems. Running on a still-unannounced embedded architecture, the "Latitude ON" subsystems will provide near-instant access to email, and days rather than hours of battery life, the vendor has ...
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Utilities automate Debian filesystem creation —
Aug. 19, 2008 —
Longtime embedded Linux developer Behan Webster has released a collection of utilities for developers assembling root filesystems from Debian packages and compiled applications. The "Embedded Linux Build System" (elbs) utilities can be used to quickly assemble NFS-mounted or flash-based filesystems that support native development, as well as apt-getting Debian binaries. ...
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Linux SDKs target Cortex-A8 SoCs —
Aug. 19, 2008 —
Linux development specialist RidgeRun announced the availability of embedded software development kits (SDKs) and engineering support services for the Texas Instruments (TI) OMAP35x line of systems-on-chips (SoCs). The SDKs offer Linux kernels and drivers, plus reference applications and libraries, and come in Free and Developer's versions, says the TI-focused company. ...
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FCC blesses Android phone —
Aug. 18, 2008 —
 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a phone from HTC that could be the first phone to ship with the Linux-based Google Android stack. The 5 x 3-inch HTC Dream sports a slide-or-swivel QWERTY keypad, touchscreen with haptic feedback, WiFi, and Bluetooth. ...
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Mobile dev board sports Atom Z530 —
Aug. 18, 2008 —
InHand Electronics announced an Intel Atom-based board targeting developers of UMPCs (ultra mobile PCs) and MIDs (mobile Internet devices). The FireFly offers a Z530 processor, gigabit Ethernet and PATA, three USB ports, daughtercard connector, plus microSD and ExpressCard expansion, says InHand. ...
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Linux netbook uses Chinese chip —
Aug. 18, 2008 —
 A new netbook for European schools runs Linux on a Chinese-designed processor. With a generous 10-inch, 1024x600 display, the 2.4-pound Emtec Gdium boots Mandriva Linux from removable USB flash keys, running it in 512MB of DDR2 RAM on a 900MHz Loongson-2F processor made by STMicroelectronics (ST). ...
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"Post-RISC" core gains Linux support —
Aug. 18, 2008 —
TimeSys announced general availability of a LinuxLink subscription for an ultra low-powered "post-RISC" (reduced instruction set computer) processor core from Tensilica. The subscription supports Tensilica's Diamond Standard 232L, touted as out-performing ARM9, while being the "lowest-powered licensable 32-bit core that supports Linux." ...
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ESC Boston giving away Beagles —
Aug. 15, 2008 —
 At the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Boston show on Oct. 26-30, the organizers are giving away free Cortex-A8-based Beagle development boards. TechInsights will offer attendees either the Linux-based, Texas Instruments-made Beagle, which is based on TI's OMAP3530 system-on-chip (SoC), or a Windows CE-based kit from iBase. ...
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Via announces "lowest-profile" nano-ITX board —
Aug. 15, 2008 —
 Via Technologies announced a nano-ITX board targeting compact industrial PCs and embedded automation. The Epia N700 includes Via's 1.5GHz C7 or 500MHz Eden ULV processors, gigabit Ethernet, two SATA ports, four USB ports, four COM ports, plus Compact Flash and Mini PCI expansion, the company says. ...
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Linux gains embedded security framework —
Aug. 15, 2008 —
 LWN.net has published an article on a new Linux access control mechanism called the Simplified Mandatory Access Control Kernel (Smack). Part of the mainline kernel since version 2.6.25, Smack is simpler and less resource-intensive than SELinux, especially for embedded developers, says the story. ...
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Samsung offers NAND drivers, filesystems —
Aug. 14, 2008 —
Samsung has announced new drivers and file systems it claims will "significantly" improve the performance of embedded flash memory in embedded devices running Linux and other operating systems. The software will accelerate all file operations, when used with Samsung's "OneNAND," "Flex-OneNAND," and "MoviNAND" memory products, the vendor says. ...
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Linux expo calls for papers —
Aug. 14, 2008 —
The seventh annual Southern California Linux Exposition (SCALE) has opened its call for papers (CFP). Scheduled for February 20-22, 2009 at the Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles, SCALE has added beginners' and developers' tracks along with its general sessions. ...
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Linux BSP ships for Intel SoC —
Aug. 14, 2008 —
Wind River is offering an embedded Linux board support package (BSP) for Intel's EP80579 (AKA "Tolapai") system-on-chip (SoC). The Wind River Linux 2.0 BSP is aimed at industrial automation, network security, storage, IP telephony, and wireless and enterprise networking. ...
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Mini-ITX sports T9400 —
Aug. 14, 2008 —
 Portwell has announced a mini-ITX board employing Intel's recently announced 2.54GHz Core 2 Duo T9400 processor. The "WADE-8067" has four SATA ports, two serial ports, plus two gigabit Ethernet ports, supports up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, and includes a PCI Express expansion slot, says Portwell. ...
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WAN card vendor launches developer community —
Aug. 13, 2008 —
 Sangoma, which makes telephone network add-in cards supported under Linux, has launched a developer network for the open source community. Sangoma's Developer Network will serve as a platform for open source VoIP developers, connecting them with potential clients and employers, says the company. ...
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Mini-notebook shipments up sharply —
Aug. 13, 2008 —
 A Gartner study estimates 5.2 million mini-notebooks will ship this year, rising to 8 million units in 2009. Gartner pegs Linux and Windows XP as the two dominant operating systems (OSes) in the segment, which could hit 50 million shipments annually by 2012, says Gartner. ...
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Guide to Linux kernel development published —
Aug. 13, 2008 —
 The Linux Foundation (LF) has published a guide by Jonathan Corbet (pictured) on how to participate in the Linux kernel development community. The 30-page guide explains the development process, but does not require a deep knowledge of kernel programming, says the non-profit group. ...
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