The Software Revolution has created a complete, detailed model of the 2.6 Linux kernel using UML 2.0 (unified modeling language). The model comprises interlinked scalable vector graphics and text documents modeling all major subsystems of the kernel, including all source code fields and functions. (more…)

Win4Lin and NoMachine will jointly develop thin-client server software capable of securely and efficiently serving Windows thin-client sessions from Linux servers, the companies say. The product will be based on Win4Lin's hybrid Linux/Windows terminal server and NoMachine's caching proxy server, and will be positioned as a Linux-hosted alternative to Citrix. (more…)

Embedded Toolsmiths has announced that its software debugger is included in an AMCC Linux development kit for a general-purpose industrial PowerPC processor. Embedded Toolsmith's software-only Agile-DB Debugger comes standard with the AMCC 440EP kit, while its hardware-assisted JTAG debugger Guardian-SE is available as an upgrade. (more…)

Linux versus Windows isn't just servers and desktops anymore. Smart devices are showing up all over the place, and the embedded arena features fighting just as intense. The Great Gadget Smack-Down aims to sort it out once and for all, and find out which embedded OS is best. (more…)

OP3 AB has come up with an ingenious way for cameraphone users to quickly and easily access product- or service-related information on the Web from their phones. Once equipped with a small (18KB) freely downloadable software program, users point their cameraphones at a circular “ShotCode” pattern, (more…)

Real-time animated graphics tools used in control applications for Hong Kong's subway system and NASA's Space Shuttle have been ported to AMD-64 Linux. Kinesix's Sammi application development kit for Linux includes vector graphics interface creation tools, runtimes, and network APIs, and targets aerospace, transportation, and defense. (more…)

Nokia's forthcoming Linux-based Internet tablet continues to generate interest. Several blogs devoted to the 770 have sprung up, with detailed reviews of prototypes, news of open source software ports, and stories about open source developers helping with the device, which is expected to ship this quarter. (more…)

AMCC is shipping a Linux development kit for its 440EP processor for imaging and industrial applications. The kit includes a “Yosemite” board from Embedded Planet, along with tools, sample applications, benchmarks, hardware design files, and evaluation versions of embedded tools from LynuxWorks, Denx, and Embedded Toolsmiths. (more…)

Quantum3D is readying an OpenGL ES rendering engine for its human-machine interface (HMI) toolsuite. The IData ES engine lets engineers deploy real-time 3D interfaces such as moving maps and unmanned vehicle control applications on embedded devices such as Linux PDAs, cell phones, avionics devices, and vetronics (more…)

Embedded Planet is readying a PowerQUICC III development board that can function as a ProcessorPMC module in CompactPCI telecom equipment, or operate standalone using a supplied wall-cube adapter. The EP85xxM targets communications, mil/aero, medical, and industrial applications, and will ship in Q3 with a Linux BSP. (more…)

One of China's largest telecommunications equipment companies has used Linux and Qtopia Phone Edition to build a dual-band GSM phone with a unique pivoting touchscreen. ZTE's e3 has strong multimedia and video capabilities, along with handwriting recognition and Chinese-English translation software. (more…)

Third-party applications powerfully influence mobile phone and PDA purchases, according to an annual survey of 14,000 mobile content users by online retailer Handango. The survey also suggests that active mobile content users are more satisfied with their devices, and less likely to change brands. (more…)

One of China's largest telecommunications equipment companies has used Linux and Qtopia Phone Edition to build a dual-band GSM mobile phone with a 1.3MP camera and unique pivoting color touchscreen. ZTE's e3 has strong multimedia and video capabilities, along with a full web browser and Chinese-English translation software. (more…)

Toshiba America Electronic Components is shipping a reference board for its newest 64-bit MIPS/RISC chip. The RBTX4939 includes a TX4939XBG-400 processor module available for use in embedded designs. Toshiba is developing a Linux BSP (board support package), with BSPs also expected from MontaVista and Wind River. (more…)

QuickLogic has announced that its programmable PCI bridge and hard drive controller for Intel's XScale PXA2xx (Bulverde) processors are supported by Viosoft's embedded Linux Development tools. Arriba Embedded Linux Edition for the QuickLogic Mobile Applications Platform can be used to develop drivers, loadable modules, and user-mode applications. (more…)