A new Linux powered media exchange server from Zultys Technologies (Sunnyvale, CA) combines the functions of a traditional enterprise telephone PBX (private branch exchange) along with those of an Internet gateway, switch, and router — all within a single 2U 19-inch rackmount form-factor. (more…)

A new Linux powered media exchange server from Zultys Technologies combines the functions of a traditional enterprise telephone PBX (private branch exchange) along with those of an Internet gateway, switch, and router — all within a single 2U 19-inch rackmount form-factor. (more…)

IGEL Technology (Bremen, Germany) announced a project to incorporate an embedded Linux based upgrade into IBM terminals for Trost, one of Germany's largest auto parts suppliers. (more…)

This interview with open source pioneer Eric Raymond on IBM's developerWorks website explores UNIX programming and the open source revolution. Raymond, publisher of the “Halloween Documents” and author of The Cathedral and the Bazaar, says “the open source revolution is basically on course, the enterprise has embraced Linux, and these days very few people now need to be convinced that the open… (more…)

Brecis Communications announced first shipments of three new “multi-service processors” (MSPs) that are intended for use in wireless and wireline routers, access points, and security appliances. The new processors each include a MIPS CPU, multiple Ethernet MACs, and an assortment of other system interfaces, and are supported by a Brecis-provided Linux distribution as well as a VxWorks board support… (more…)

Renesas announced today that it has officially separated from Hitachi Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, and that it has “commenced operations as the world's leading System LSI company.” (more…)

Inventel (Paris, France) has recently introduced several Linux-based gateway, router, and access point devices for the SOHO (small office / home office) and consumer markets, including the DW-B-200 wireless access point and the DVW-250 residential gateway for voice and data communications. (more…)

Inventel (Paris, France) has recently introduced several Linux-based gateway, router, and access point products for the SOHO (small office / home office) and consumer markets, including the DW-B-200 wireless access point and the DVW-250 residential gateway for voice and data communications. (more…)