The x86 isn't always the best platform choice. Tim shows us how easy it is to work with embedded Linux on the PPC. (more…)

Hesitating in switching from your proprietary RTOS to Linux? Don't. (more…)

Rock out at stop lights and never change a CD.

For more than three years, a flashy, easy-to-hack car MP3 player called the “empeg” (all lowercase) has been an object of desire among geeks and MP3 enthusiasts. Today, it's both the center of a thriving hobbyist community and a leading contender in the next generation of must-have, high-end car stereo… (more…)

David discusses his reasons for picking “x86-on-a-chip” for embedded designs. (more…)