Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is shipping an evaluation platform targeting equipment manufacturers building multi-service provisioning platforms (MSPPs). (more…)

A conference on digital video broadcasting for mobile terminals has issued a call for papers. The second annual “GSPx — TV to Mobile” conference is set for Mar. 29-30, 2006 in Amsterdam, and will feature tutorials, as well industry papers describing real-world implementations of compression and broadcasting standards. (more…)

O'Reilly has updated its book on the inner workings of Linux. The third edition of “Understanding the Linux Kernel — From I/O Ports to Process Management,” by Daniel Bovet and Marco Cesati, offers a “guided tour” of significant data structures, algorithms, and programming tricks. (more…)

This high-level whitepaper compares the relative strengths of NOR and NAND flash memory, and discusses strategies for mitigating each type's weaknesses. Topics include avoiding data loss, improving performance, and increasing media longevity. The article was written by Datalight, a vendor of embedded filesystems, flash memory drivers, and the “ROM-DOS” embedded OS. (more…)

SMA Computers is shipping a rugged, fanless industrial computer that meets shock/vibration and extended operating temperature requirements and runs embedded Linux. The Enduro Outdoor targets PLC (programmable logic controller) applications in mobile and industrial environments, according to the company. (more…)

Bivio used embedded Linux to build an 8-port programmable network appliance platform targeting emerging and complex network applications requiring Layer 4-7 packet processing at wire speeds. The Bivio 500 features a PowerPC control processor, along with an undisclosed data plane processor. (more…)

Foreword: This high-level whitepaper compares the relative strengths of NOR and NAND flash memory, and discusses software strategies for mitigating each type's weaknesses. Topics include avoiding data loss, improving performance, and increasing media longevity. The article was written by Datalight, a vendor of embedded filesystems, flash memory drivers, and the “ROM-DOS” embedded OS. (more…)

Access will update its embedded browser SDK (software development kit) in January, adding a popup blocker, search/translation bar, Web data manager, and predictive software keyboard. NetFront SDK 3.3 can be used to create customized browsers or browser-based interfaces for Linux-based set-top boxes, digital televisions, IP phones, and game consoles, Access says. (more…)

The Open Group is beta testing a test suite that tests compliance with a POSIX standard for single-tasking computers with filesystems. The VSPSE52-2003 suite is a merged superset of four previously available Open Group test suites. It tests compliance with POSIX 1003.13 Profile 52, the “embedded real-time controller” system profile. (more…)

A project aimed at enabling C/C++ developers to use the Eclipse cross-vendor tools integration framework held a summit last month, with the aim of setting development priorities. Twenty companies attended the Contributors Summit for the C/C++ Development Tool (CDT), an Eclipse plug-in used in most embedded Linux development toolsuites. (more…)

Sysgo says its embedded Linux distribution now supports two Men Micro “system modules” targeting embedded mobile systems, including automotive, rail, and other transportation applications. ELinOS 4.0 supports Men's EM1 and EM1A, which are based on Freescale's MPC5200, along with an Altera Cyclone FPGA (field-programmable… (more…)

Applied Data Systems (ADS) is shipping a small SBC (single-board computer) based on a high-integration ARM9-based system-on-chip (SoC) processor. The 4-inch-square “Sphere,” which previewed in March, supports Linux and is targeted at handhelds,… (more…)

Tom's Hardware has reviewed a USB dongle based on a miniature 1-inch hard drive. The Zinside H2 is based on a Cornice 3GB “Storage Element” drive, and comes with a Ubuntu Linux installation CD that the publication used to install the older “Warty Warthog” release, creating a portable but slow Linux desktop. (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, primarily related to Linux and open source system development. Some require free registration. Enjoy . . . ! (more…)

A project to create a lightweight, embeddable database is beta testing its second release. Firebird 2.0 features derived tables, support for “execute block,” increased table sizes, improved index code, and numerous other improvements. Beta kits are available for Linux on i686, i686-NPTL, and AMD64, as well as Windows. (more…)