A new release from the “Linux on iPod” project supports first, second, and third-generation iPods (but not mini-iPods). The new release includes Podzilla, “a basic GUI demo similar to the native Apple firmware.” iPod Linux installs alongside the native firmware, providing a boot-time choice. (more…)

IBM has published the following technical articles, tutorials, and downloads on its developerWorks Website. They cover a range of interesting (though not necessarily embedded) technical topics. Some require free registration. Enjoy . . . (more…)

The RaveHD is a hybrid video digital disk recorder (DDR)/player and video editor based on Linux and built around open source and Unix design principles. Two years in development, it targets the post production and visual effects industries, and has been used in the production of major movies. (more…)

Linux Journal has published an article on self-diagnostic APIs. Commercial software application programming interfaces (APIs) are a major source of costly bugs, according to author Steve Graves, CEO of McObjects. Too often, Graves writes, these APIs are data structure ignorant — they handle data without knowing its type. (more…)

Embedded Linux and VIA processors have helped Neoware produce two thin clients it hopes will boost network computing. Neoware claims its $199 Capio and $299 Eon offer security advantages, all the performance, and better centralized management than PCs, at a quarter of the price. (more…)

Linux 2.6 offers many improvements over 2.4. One area of technical advancement is in the kernel networking options. Although there are enhancements in most of the files associated with the networking options, this article focuses on major feature improvements and additions that affect entire sections rather than on specific files. (more…)

Neoware, which builds thin-client devices based on Linux and other embedded operating systems, was the third-fastest growing small business over the last three years, according to Reed Business Research and Electronic Business magazine. MontaVista, a leading provider of embedded Linux OSes, tools, and services, also made the list. (more…)

MIPS Technologies is shipping four new 32-bit synthesizable processor cores that support embedded Linux. The new “24K” cores, expected to appear in customer-implemented silicon before 2005, target high-volume applications such as broadband access, wireless, networking, digital television, and office automation. (more…)

An independent analysis by In-Stat/MDR's Microprocessor Report indicates that the 64-bit x86 architectures from AMD and Intel are almost, but not quite, identical. Near-100% software compatibility is possible, but in some cases, programs written for one 64-bit architecture may not run properly on the other 64-bit architecture, according to the report. (more…)

A brief BargainPDA.com review of the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000 lists several places where U.S. consumers can buy the enterprise-oriented device. The review lists several online retailers, including (more…)

The new Linux 2.6 kernel offers many improvements over the 2.4 version. One area of technical advancement is in the kernel networking options. Although there are enhancements in most of the files associated with the networking options, this article focuses on major feature improvements and additions that affect entire sections rather than on specific files. (more…)

While still some years from viability in a production environment, optical chip-to-chip interconnect technology was recently demonstrated by a team from the Intel Components Research Lab in a fully functioning prototype device that attained an aggregate bandwidth of more than 8 giga-transfers per second. (more…)

Gumstix is shipping two very small XScale-based single board computers that come with uClinux and target battery-powered handheld devices, robots, and wearable applications. The Gumstix boards are also available in “Waysmall” systems, complete with tiny cases. (more…)

Archos will ship at the end of 2004 a portable audio/video device rumored to be based on embedded Linux. Cebit attendees report that the as-yet unnamed device was spotted running Qtopia, a PDA app stack from Trolltech currently available only for embedded Linux. (more…)

Linux will be used to create a giant, temporary supercomputer from normal PCs brought by volunteers to an event tomorrow in San Francisco billed as the first of its kind. “FlashMob” will showcase technology enabling ordinary people with standard PCs to create a supercomputer in a matter of hours. (more…)