Sonic Solutions is shipping a new consumer audio encoder aimed at SoC (system-on-chip) and ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) designers building inexpensive Linux-based consumer audio devices on the MIPS architecture, without the benefit of external DSPs (digital signal processors). (more…)

North American and Western European market demand for ruggedized/industrial computer systems is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4 percent, reaching approximately $1.9 billion by 2006, according to a recent report published by market analyst firm Venture Development Corp. (VDC). (more…)

Esfia has achieved the first stable release of its integrated development environment (IDE) for Intermec's uClinux-based CK1 batch data collection terminals (pictured on the left). The IDE targets developers of custom data collection applications, including those without previous Linux experience. (more…)

DesktopLinux has published an interview in which Bitstream VP Saampo Kaasila — instrumental in developing TrueType fonts at Apple — explains font concepts such as hinting and anti-aliasing. The interview includes Bitstream CEO Anna Chagnon and Lycoris Founder Joseph Cheek. (more…)

MapuSoft has announced two products intended to help embedded system developers port legacy RTOS applications to TimeSys Linux. Mapusoft's OS Changer application compatibility layer and OS Abstractor are available now with support for TimeSys Linux and TimeSys's TimeStorm IDE. (more…)

This whitepaper from esteemed Linux author and TimeSys Product Manager William von Hagen discusses the productivity advantages that graphical development tools can bring to embedded Linux development. (more…)

McObject is beta testing a new version of its in-memory embedded database. The principal new feature of eXtremeDB 2.3 is transaction logging to persistent media. The software supports Linux and other embedded OSes. (more…)

Free Webinars will be offered separately by Wind River; by TimeSys; and by Mocana and its partners MontaVista and Wind River this summer. The events explore getting started with embedded Linux development, graphical embedded Linux development tools, and embedded device security, respectively. (more…)

[Updated May 9, 2005] — NOR Flash specialist Spansion will provide Linux drivers and filesystem software for low-cost, high-density Flash chips targeting mobile devices and reaching production in late 2004. The 1.8-volt WS-N Flash family will use a density-doubling technology, and will be priced at $5.75-$14 for configurations between 8MB and 32MB (in 10K quantities). (more…)

Foreword: This whitepaper from esteemed Linux author and TimeSys Product Manager William von Hagen discusses the productivity advantages that graphical development tools can bring to embedded Linux development. It uses TimeSys's Eclipse-based TimeStorm tools by way of example, but the material presented is largely vendor-neutral. (more…)

Surround sound 5.1 technology used in Microsoft's XBox will arrive in a “completely unrelated channel” in 2004, according to Empower Technologies, which today announced a three-year cross-licensing deal with audio specialist Spherex involving a Linux-based “intelligent multi-function audio device” of unspecified nature. (more…)

Micro/sys has announced a new single-board computer (SBC) in the 4.5 x 6.5 inch EPIC (Embedded Platform for Industrial Computing) footprint. Based on a high-performance 486/586 core, the SBC4495 includes an embedded Linux distribution aimed at simplifying application programming. (more…)

Wyse has responded to a booming market for Linux-based thin clients by revising its Linux-based thin-client operating system. Version 3.2 of the “Wyse-enhanced Linux” operating system is available on 5000-series Winterm clients, targeting organizations looking for a gradual transition into a full Linux-based… (more…)

i3 micro technology is shipping a new Linux-based residential gateway for broadband service providers wishing to extend VoIP (voice-over-IP) features to existing broadband customers. The VRG 321 includes a NAT router and firewall, with VoIP features that work in conjunction with i3 management and provisioning software. (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…)