This announcement was submitted on behalf of the open source CanFestival project, which offers CAN bus support for Linux based real-time and embedded systems . . . (more…)

In response to recent rumors of a substantial layoff at Embedded Linux vendor LynuxWorks, LinuxDevices.com contacted the company for comment. LynuxWorks Chairman Inder Singh acknowledged a recent layoff at his company, putting its size at “approximately 15 percent of the company's work force.” (more…)

News Flash: Embedded Linux vendor Lineo Inc. became the first software company to publicly announce the licensing of Victor Yodaiken's patented process for running a general purpose operating system (such as Linux) as a task under a real-time kernel (such as (more…)

By John Lui; special to ZDNet News . . .

A Singapore company has unveiled a [Linux-based] handheld device that stores up to 10GB of data and multimedia files. The device, dubbed the Terapin Mine, measures 7 inches by 3.2 inches by 1 inch. (more…)

Are you looking for small pre-built systems for implementing your Linux-based projects or products? Look no further. In response to numerous inquiries, LinuxDevices.com has assembled a reference list of small systems that can serve as ready-made platforms for prototyping applications, or as the basis of application-specific Linux-based systems and devices. (more…)

Scottsdale, AZ — (press release excerpt) — Arraid Inc. announced the commercial availability of its new ESP-1 single board computer (SBC). The ESP-1 computer is the common platform for a family of proprietary data storage products targeting significant new market niches, such as data systems for military… (more…)

By Stephen Shankland; special to ZDNet News . . .

In a win for Intel, a key industry group has voted in favor of the chipmaker's proposal to rework the innards of computers and a who's who of industry heavy hitters will promote the technology. (more…)

Atlanta, GA — (press release excerpt) — Concurrent Computer Corporation's Real-Time Division, a leading provider of real-time and Video-On-Demand products, today announced an agreement with MontaVista Software to enhance and distribute MontaVista's Hard Hat Linux… (more…)

E-book publishers might think of jailed Russian cryptanalyst Dimitry Sklyarov as their worst enemy… until they see his slide show. (more…)

Welcome to LinuxDevices.com's Embedded Linux Quick Reference Guide!

Although the term “Embedded Linux” is only a couple of years old, Embedded Linux has already established itself as one of the most important technologies to enter the embedded computing market. Well established embedded software players have had to reposition their products — and even, in some cases, their entire corporate… (more…)

LinuxDevices.com has just published an update to the highly informative Embedded Linux Overview Quick Reference Guide. The guide provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for anyone wanting to learn about using Linux in embedded systems and smart devices. From the introduction to the guide . . . (more…)

Mainz, Germany — (press release excerpt) — Sysgo Real-Time Solutions today announced an English version of its development environment for embedded Linux — ELinOS v2.0. Nearly 500 companies are currently using ELinOS in the German speaking market, according to the company, leading to the claim that “ELinOS is the best selling Embedded Linux toolchain in the region.”

ELinOS is based on Linux… (more…)

Welcome to LinuxDevices.com's Embedded Linux Distributions Quick Reference Guide! (more…)

San Clemente, CA — (press release excerpt) — The RTC Group and K Computing are again teaming up to provide Texas with the highest quality tutorials on embedded Linux. These two single day vendor neutral tutorials — on Embedded Linux Fundamentals, and Advanced Topics in Embedded Linux — are designed for developers to quickly get up to speed on a number of critical concepts. (more…)

Vancouver, BC — (press release excerpt) — Intrinsyc Software, Inc. today announced the CerfPDA, a StrongArm-based reference design that is intended to accelerate time-to-market for companies developing next-generation hand-held devices. Offered in both Linux and Windows CE versions, the CerfPDA is expected to excel in situations where mass produced PDAs are too generic, including applications such as… (more…)