In recognition of the burgeoning role of Linux and open-source software in embedded system development, the recent Embedded Systems Conference (Chicago, IL; March, 2000) opened with a panel discussion on: “The Open Source Phenomenon: Is the Embedded Systems Business Ready for it?” (more…)

In recognition of the burgeoning role of Linux and open-source software in embedded system development, the recent Embedded Systems Conference (Chicago, IL; March, 2000) opened with a panel discussion on: “The Open Source Phenomenon: Is the Embedded Systems Business Ready for it?” (more…)

Dr.Dobb's Journal has published an article called “Why Embedded Linux?” (by Rick Lehrbaum of LinuxDevices.com) . . . (more…)

LISLE, IL — (company press release) — NewMonics, Inc., a leader in the development of portable and platform-independent real-time embedded solutions for the Java language, announced today that its latest release of Embedded PERC 2.2 supports the Linux operating system. (more…)

BOTHELL, Wash. — Datalight, a provider of system software for embedded devices, today announced that the latest release of their flash media manager, FlashFX v4.04, will offer support for the Linux operating system. (more…)

Nicolas Mokhoff of EE Times writes . . .

“PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Momemtum continues to build for Linux as the operating system of choice for system designers. A dozen vendors in the embedded systems world have formed the Embedded Linux Consortium for advancing the OS's cause in embedded designs . . .” (more…)

Seen on Slashdot.org . . .

[Posted by Hemos on Thursday March 09, @09:48PM from the getting-standards dept.] Joshua Lamorie writes: “Rick Lehrbaum, the guy behind www.linuxdevices.com, and involved with the PC/104 Consortium has put together a group of heavy hitters from both the embedded world and the Linux world. (more…)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Berkeley Software Design, Inc. (BSDI) announced today that it has merged with Walnut Creek CDROM, the distributor of the popular FreeBSD operating system. As a merged company, the new BSDI unites the leading developers and suppliers of the Berkeley Software Distribution operating system. (more…)

Check out the talkbacks at LinuxToday.com, generated by the LinuxDevices.com interview with Wind River chairman Jerry Fiddler . . . (more…)

Mo Krochmal writes at TechWeb . . .

“. . . 'The ELC provides a valuable resource in advancing the growing use of Linux in embedded applications, an area where Linux can provide enormous benefit,' said Linus Torvalds, the creator of the highly popular open source computer operating system that evolved out of Unix.” (more…)

Andover, United Kingdom — 2net Limited has announced availability of their Embedded Control Server for Linux. Unlike mainstream web servers such as Apache, the Embedded Control Server has been designed from the start for embedded systems. At only 70 Kb it is one of the smallest Linux web servers available. (more…)

Kevin Reichard writes at LinuxPlanet.com . . .

“The biggest news for Linux users this week didn't concern Linux — at least not directly. The biggest news concerned BSDi (Berkeley Systems Design, Inc.) and Walnut Creek CD-ROM, which is the primary backer of FreeBSD. The two entities will merge, forming a company called BSD Inc. (more…)

Deborah Solomon writes in USA TODAY . . .

“When Yodlee.com was looking for an operating system to power its Web site, the company — founded by former Microsoft and Amazon executives — bypassed Windows NT and turned instead to Linux.” (more…)

Newcomers to Linux are presented with many hurdles that they need to overcome before they can reap the benefits of this powerful operating system. Whilst there are many great resources for the Linux newbie, there exists a need for a simple checklist that answers many of the initial questions, whilst at the same time providing some sensible advice to get started. (more…)

San Jose, CA — (press release) — Responding to the rising tide of interest in using the Linux operating system in embedded applications, representatives from dozens of embedded technology firms today announced formation of the Embedded Linux Consortium, or ELC, a vendor-neutral trade association dedicated to the advancement of Linux-based solutions in embedded applications. (more…)