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Archive for September, 2003

Newest CELF member launches home entertainment platform

September 19, 2003

CAC Media has joined the Consumer Electronics Linux Forum (CELF), and along with partner Video Without Boundaries (VWB) hopes to license its embedded Linux based MediaReady Convergence Software Suite for home entertainment devices to consumer electronics (CE) device manufacturers. (more…)

Tiny home net share runs Linux

September 19, 2003

Home communications specialist D-Link worked with Intel to build an innovative “Central Home Drive” (CHD) that leverages embedded Linux and Universal Plug-n-Play (UPnP) technology to create a network-attached repository for shared multimedia files in the home that works out of the box in heterogeneous… (more…)

Updated crypto software supports Linux-based devices

September 19, 2003

Wireless security specialist Certicom Corp. announced the latest version of its cross-platform cryptographic toolkit, Security Builder Crypto, which now includes FIPS-validated algorithms and support for more than 30 platforms including Linux. (more…)

Intel net processors, Linux power new Radisys telecom hardware

September 18, 2003

Radisys unveiled two processor boards and an integrated system at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Jose, CA this week. According to Radisys, the trio of new products — all designed to do heavy lifting in telecom/datacom applications — include: the industry's first dual processor Processor PMC (PrPMC) based… (more…)

Linux support for Intel’s new network processor dev platforms

September 18, 2003

MontaVista Software has pledged support for new development platforms announced by Intel for its IXP2XXX and IXP4XX network processors. Intel's IXDP2401, IXDP2801 and IXDP2851 development platforms will target access, edge and metro/core device development, and MontaVista will support them “soon after they become available.” (more…)

ARM7/uClinux kit supports Xilinx 200K Gates FPGA

September 18, 2003

Wiscore Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) announced support for incorporating the Xilinx Spartan-II XC2S200 FPGA into uClinux/ARM7-based embedded systems and devices. The support consists of an “FPGA daughter board” that plugs into the expansion connector of Wiscore's (more…)

Openwave helps Linux challenge Symbian, Microsoft in smartphones

September 18, 2003

In a move meant to speed high-function Linux-based phones to market and provide a viable alternative to both Symbian and Windows for high-function mobile devices, Openwave Systems has ported its graphical application framework for wireless mobile apps to MontaVista Software's Consumer Electronics Edition (CEE) Linux operating system. (more…)

“End-to-end” iTV solution based on embedded Linux

September 18, 2003

MPEG-4 specialist Envivio has teamed with set-top box provider STiNO Media AG and embedded Linux distributor TUXIA on an end-to-end MPEG-4 interactive TV (iTV) solution using the open architecture of Linux and MPEG-4 standards. (more…)

Pengutronix revs PTXdist userland build system

September 18, 2003

Pengutronix has released version 0.3.24 of the userland build system PTXdist, a GPL licensed tool for customizing Linux and the GNU userland to create embedded systems such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), data loggers, and firewalls. (more…)

Software stack supports secure voice/data apps on XScale processors

September 18, 2003

Security software specialist Intoto has announced Q4, 2003 availability of iGateway SecureICP integrated communications platform (ICP), an all-in-one software solution for OEMs building integrated access devices (IADs), IP PBXs, voice gateways, and media gateways based on Intel's IXP4XX processors. (more…)

Linux network-enables parking lot payment stations

September 17, 2003

Digital Pioneer has put embedded Linux to work inside an innovative, next-generation payment terminal for parking lots, to solve the problems of reliability, theft, vandalism, and weather damage — common (and potentially expensive) headaches with parking payment meters. (more…)

Intel offers glimpse of future XScale technologies

September 17, 2003

Intel today disclosed key technical details of next-generation Intel XScale processors for cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices. The upcoming processors, code named “Bulverde,” will add several new features that will help enable wireless devices to capture higher quality pictures, extend battery life, and deliver fast multimedia performance. (more…)

PIXIL device GUI framework, app stack released under GPL

September 17, 2003

Updated Sep. 17, 2003 — Century Software has released source code for its PIXIL product line under the GNU General Public License (GPL), and launched a website in support of the release. (more…)

Linux-based wireless solutions trialed in Singaporean homes

September 17, 2003

Portus has selected embedded Java specialist ProSyst OSGi software to develop and trial household connectivity solutions in the Singapore Connected Home Project, an effort to install next-generation Internet access, remote control, and surveillance features in over 300 homes. (more…)

Java-based service delivery platform complies with OSGi Release 3

September 17, 2003

Embedded Java and OSGi specialist ProSyst has rev'ed its mBedded Server (mBS) to version 5.2, calling its offering an open, modular, scalable, and Java-based service delivery platform capable of interconnecting smart devices, providing and deploying services and information or entertainment content, and enabling remote control,… (more…)