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Compact network appliance sports six gigE ports —
Apr. 29, 2008 —
 Portwell has announced a "desktop" network security appliance that measures 9 x 8 x 2 inches and includes six Ethernet ports. The NAD-2100 comes with Celeron M or Pentium M processors, offers Compact Flash or DOM (disk-on-module) storage, and supports a serial-interfaced system console, says Portwell. ...
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Linux CGL distro ported to multicore MIPS64 chips —
Apr. 29, 2008 —
Wind River has ported its newest Carrier Grade Linux distribution to multicore MIPS64-based processors from Raza Microelectronics, Inc. (RMI). Platform for Network Equipment, Linux Edition (PNE-LE) 2.0 for RMI's XLR chip line brings features like dual IPv4/IPv6 support and modern crytography to enterprise and telecom customers alike, Wind River said. ...
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Linux-based iSCSI accelerator goes embedded —
Apr. 29, 2008 —
 [Updated May 5] -- At Interop this week, iSCSI specialist 4Blox is demonstrating an embedded Linux version of its flagship software accelerator stack. Running on AMCC's PowerPC-based 440SPe processors under Denx's embedded Linux distribution, the "4Mezzo" software offers a lower-cost, cooler-running alternative to hardware offload cards, ...
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Linux gains lightweight media-oriented graphics stack —
Apr. 28, 2008 —
 An open source multimedia graphics framework for embedded applications has emerged, along with a Linux-based media center middleware stack. The "Disko" framework and "MorphineTV" stack can be used to build graphical user interfaces for digital video broadcast receivers and IPTV set-top boxes, according to project leaders. ...
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New mobile device touchscreen tech demo'd —
Apr. 28, 2008 —
 Wacom has announced a new touchscreen technology aimed at reducing problems associated with capacitive touchscreens in mobile devices. RRFC (reversing ramped field capacitive) touchscreens will use ramped voltages to deliver greater accuracy, easier finger operation, freedom from recalibration, and longer battery life, Wacom says. ...
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Linux-based NAS devices move up to 6TB —
Apr. 28, 2008 —
 Blurring the line between SOHO and enterprise network-attached storage (NAS), Netgear has announced three appliances that each provide six drive bays in a small-format box. The Linux-based ReadyNAS Pro systems come in 1.5TB, 3TB, and 6TB versions, and use Intel Core 2 Duo processors, says Netgear. ...
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Black Duck buys Koders —
Apr. 28, 2008 —
A company providing software license compliance management tools has agreed to purchase a company providing online search tools aimed at helping developers find reusable ope- source software. Black Duck Software says its buy-out of Koders will bring improvements to the search technology in both companies' products. ...
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VoIP beta supports Java-enabled phones —
Apr. 28, 2008 —
 Proprietary VoIP software provider Skype is beta-testing a Java version of its flagship soft-phone. The company says its new "Mobile Skype" client will be available "soon" on Linux- and Java-based models from Motorola, including the Razr2 V8 and MotoRokr Z6. ...
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Linux mobile distro wins software award —
Apr. 28, 2008 —
 MontaVista's Mobilinux 5.0 Linux distribution for mobile phones won an EDN Magazine 2008 "Innovation Award" under the software category. The award for "Innovator of the Year," meanwhile, went to Intel's 45nm semiconductor process technology team. ...
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Atom-based CPU module runs Linux —
Apr. 25, 2008 —
 Eurotech (formerly ADS) has introduced an Intel Atom-based development system built around a 3.9 x 2.8 inch computer-on-module (COM). The Catalyst targets ruggedized handheld, medical, and industrial designs, has a wide variety of interfaces, and runs Linux, the company says. ...
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Atom-based COM uses nanoETXexpress form-factor —
Apr. 25, 2008 —
 Kontron has introduced the first COM (computer-on-module) using the company's nanoETXexpress form factor. Targeting demanding handheld applications, the nanoETXexpress-SP uses Intel's Atom processor, has up to 1GB of RAM and 4GB of flash on board, supports HD video, and offers eight USB ports, says Kontron.
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Nokia adds Qt to Maemo —
Apr. 25, 2008 —
 Nokia will support Qt application development on its Linux-based Internet tablets, it has announced. Noting that GTK and Qt co-exist in the desktop world, Nokia says it hopes to distribute Qt libraries for Maemo during Q4, enabling N8xx tablet ports of Qt-based desktop and device applications. ...
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Tablet PCs use Intel's Atom —
Apr. 25, 2008 —
 Nexcom has announced three tablet computers targeting logistics, health care, and vehicle applications. The MTC 2100, MTC 2100-MD, and MRC 2100 use Intel's Atom processor, and feature 8.4-inch sunlight-readable displays, fingerprint readers, Infineon TPMs (trusted platform modules), and battery life up to 8 hours, Nexcom claims. ...
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Linux-friendly CPU module boasts 90nm ARM9 SoC —
Apr. 24, 2008 —
 PhyTec is readying a small CPU module powered by an ARM9-based SoC (system-on-chip) built on 90 nanometer process technology. The PhyCore-LPC3250 weds seven serial ports with "state-of-the-art" power management, and targets consumer, medical, industrial, and automotive applications, PhyTec says. ...
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Apple acquires Linux-friendly chip vendor —
Apr. 24, 2008 —
 A vendor of power-efficient multicore PowerPC processors that run Linux and other embedded OSes will be acquired by Apple. Its purchase of P.A. Semi could signal Apple plans to migrate its desktops, servers, and embedded consumer products back to PowerPC. ...
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PC/104-Plus SBC resists shock —
Apr. 24, 2008 —
 VersaLogic has announced a PC/104-Plus SBC (single board computer) that targets military, avionics, and medical applications. Running on an AMD LX800 processor, the dual-Ethernet port equipped Cougar operates fanlessly, draws under five Watts, and features high resistance to mechanical and thermal shock. ...
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SODIMM-sized module runs Linux —
Apr. 24, 2008 —
 Cogent Computer Systems is now shipping an SO-DIMM-sized computer module targeting "any size-restricted, low-power embedded system." Based on Atmel's AT91SAM9263 processor, the CSB737 "system-on-module" (SOM) runs Linux, and is available with a development kit and carrier board. ...
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Linux still top embedded OS —
Apr. 23, 2008 —
 Linux was used by 18 percent of embedded engineers responding to a survey, making it tops overall among both free and commercial OSes. Additionally, open source operating systems such as eCos, BSD, FreeRTOS, and TinyOS were reportedly used collectively by another five percent of respondents. ...
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ARM9-based SoC targets low-end PMPs —
Apr. 23, 2008 —
 Korean chipmaker MagicEyes Digital has announced an ARM9-based system-on-chip (SoC) intended for low-end navigation devices and PMPs (personal media players). The Linux-friendly "Pollux" SoC features on-chip 3D graphics acceleration, an NTSC/PAL video encoder, and a video DAC with picture-in-picture capabilities. ...
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Linux firewall fits inside Windows laptops —
Apr. 23, 2008 —
 Yoggie will offer its tiny Linux-based hardware firewall in the PCMCIA ExpressCard form factor. Available next month, the Gatekeeper Card Pro firewall fits completely inside host laptops, and runs 13 different applications aimed at keeping Windows-based PCs safe from viruses, spam, malware, and other security threats. ...
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Japanese embedded Linux house adds DIY subscriptions —
Apr. 23, 2008 —
Embedded Linux specialists Timesys and Lineo Solutions have announced a multi-year joint development and marketing alliance aimed at adapting TimeSys's "LinuxLink" service suite to the Japanese marketplace. The partnership will leverage Lineo's engineering and marketing expertise, in order to deliver Linux software, tools, and support for Japan's top processors, ...
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PC/104 module runs x86 Linux on 1.85 Watts —
Apr. 22, 2008 —
 Tri-M Engineering has started shipping a low-cost PC/104 processor module based on a low-power x86-compatible system-on-chip (SoC). Targeting industrial computing applications, the rugged, extended-temperature VSX104 runs Linux, Windows CE, DOS, and other popular 32-bit RTOSes on a Vortex86SX SoC clocked at 300MHz. ...
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Chipmaker helps sponsor Linux device software "bounties" —
Apr. 22, 2008 —
Open Linux devicemaker Neuros Technology has pre-announced a new hardware platform based on a Texas Instruments (TI) DaVinci system-on-chip (SoC). The Linux-based "Open Internet Television HDPlatform" will use TI's TMS320DM644x SoC, with TI helping sponsor "bounties" for developers who complete key open source software projects for the platform, Neuros said. ...
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JVM runtime rev'd with Wind River support —
Apr. 22, 2008 —
Aonix upgraded its PERC Ultra Java runtime, a JVM (java virtual machine) aimed at embedded applications, and announced a design win with a Linux-based automotive diagnostic system from ETAS. PERC Ultra 5.1 improves performance and security, says Aonix, and adds support for real-time operating systems (RTOSes) including Wind River Linux. ...
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Open source conference co-locates with Ubuntu show —
Apr. 22, 2008 —
 Registration is open for the tenth annual edition of OSCON (Open Source Convention), as well as for a co-located Ubuntu Live conference. Scheduled for Jul. 21-25 in Portland, Ore., O'Reilly's OSCON 2008 is expected to draw some 2,500 open source experts, visionaries, and hackers. ...
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