Foreword: This intriguing guest editorial discusses the current legal landscape surrounding the SDIO and MMC specifications, and explains why no open source SDIO host controller drivers exist. It was written by Paul Lever, the president of Codetelligence, which markets a proprietary SDIO stack. Enjoy . . . ! (more…)

Arxceo used embedded Linux to build a small anti-reconnaissance, anti-intrusion device the size of an eyeglasses case. The Ally ip100 can be installed in front of wireless access points or at the edge of 100Mbps networks, where it provides behavior-based intrusion detection and prevention, the company says. (more…)

PowerEscape has added a new utility to its development toolsuite. “Insight” aims to reduce power consumption by improving the “data efficiency” of C-language code. The company says improving data efficiency in the initial stages of development yields higher performance for the same amount of power. (more…)

Networking software specialist LVL7 Systems is shipping a version of its high-end Layer-2 Ethernet switching stack aimed at Linux devices for the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market. Fastpath SMB additionally targets blade server switches and industrial automation, the company says. (more…)

A Linux conference set for February in Los Angeles is seeking speakers on a range of embedded and other topics. The fourth annual Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE), sponsored by the USC, Simi/Conejo, and UCLA Linux User Groups, will take place Feb. 11-12 at a hotel near LAX. (more…)

[Updated 12PM] — Codetelligence has revised its platform-independent SDIO (secure digital I/O) stacks and tools, adding support for DMA (direct memory access) and other performance-oriented features. Embedded SDIO 2.0 supports Linux 2.4 and 2.6, and includes a host developer's kit (HDK), peripheral developers kit (PDK), and a licensable SDIO stack. (more…)

Sharp used embedded Linux to build a wireless network multimedia adapter that works with Windows XP PCs, and is available in Japan, only. The CE-MR01 supports wired and 802.11a/b/g wireless networks, comes with a remote, and includes an on-screen library and player interface. (more…)

Wind River today announced the latest version of its Eclipse-based toolsuite for device software development. Workbench 2.4 is one of the first embedded software development toolsuites to incorporate Eclipse version 3.1. The suite supports development of embedded software based on both Linux and VxWorks (the company's proprietary real-time operating system). (more…)

Zendex is shipping a Pentium 4 based single-board computer (SBC) designed specifically for casino gaming applications. The ZXE-855 gaming platform supports embedded Linux and delivers the “rich visual gaming experience” that people expect in today's casinos, according to the company. (more…)

Nokia announced today that it expects to begin selling its model 770 Internet Tablet in the US next week. The device began shipping in Europe last week. The 770 is Nokia's first consumer product based on Linux. (more…)

Devicescape Software is shipping a cross-platform WiFi stack for wireless consumer and office client devices, such as digital televisions and gaming consoles, printers, LCD projectors, and VoWiFi (voice-over-WiFi) handsets. Secure Wireless Client 1.0 (SWC) targets Linux and supports the latest WiFi chipsets, security standards, and Cisco extensions, the company says. (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 network terminal vendor is shipping a Via-based thin client that runs Mandrake Linux and supports a wide range of server OSes. Computer Lab International's (CLI's) ET4500T is available with terminal emulators for various legacy systems, and supports X, RDP, and Citrix protocols. (more…)

A company selling computers in a CompactFlash card form-factor has added support for peripherals with serial interfaces, including Flash storage devices and CFIO cards for GSM/GPRS, GPS, Bluetooth, and data acquisition. (more…)

Nokia has begun selling its much-anticipated 770 Internet Tablet through a direct-sales website serving 12 European countries. The device is still listed in the “expected soon” area of Nokia's US website, however. (more…)