Devon IT is shipping a line of very low-cost thin clients based on 800MHz Via C3 processors and a Linux-based “DeTOS” OS. Priced from $150 to $250, the NTAVO NTA 6020-series clients support RDP, ICA, and X-clients, with Java, terminal emulation, and a local browser optional. (more…)

Swedish board vendor Recab is shipping the first VME board with PCI Express, it claims. The RVME1200 “Oden” is based on an Intel Pentium M, runs Linux, and features a single sixteen-lane PCI Express connector, supporting up to 8GB/s of throughput (4GB/s in each direction). (more…)

Nexvision has produced a prototype IP network video security camera targeting large area surveillance applications such as public transportation, utility plants, and medical centers. The “Nexdome Dragonfly” prototype is based on a Texas Instruments (TI) “DaVinci” processor, measures 5.1 inches (13cm) square, and… (more…)

Parvus will demonstrate a new Linux-ready in-vehicle computer on June 13, at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Rail Conference in New York City. The DuraCOR 1100 is a rugged, Intel Celeron-based “vehicle logic unit” (VLU) that targets “information-level applications” in road and rail transit… (more…)

Opera reports that a version of its web browser will be used in a line of extremely inexpensive Linux-based set-top boxes that will be marketed directly to individuals in rural areas of China. The boxes will enable the Chinese government to deliver remote education programs to citizens who may not otherwise have access to… (more…)

Verizon Wireless on July 12 became the latest mobile operator to launch a cellphone-based child-tracking service. With nearly half of teens owning mobile phones (PDF survey), operators hope parents' concerns regarding their… (more…)

A project to create a small, Unix-like, C++ operating system for educational purposes has achieved its first release. Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) in China has released UnixLite 0.2 under the GNU GPL. (more…)

The beta release of Tablet OS 2006 for Nokia's 770 Web tablet last week has already generated a handful of reviews published on hobbyist and hacker weblogs. So far, the reviews seem ambivalent — either strongly for or strongly against the new release. (more…)

British thin-client systems integration specialist WML is offering a Linux-based client targeting remote, low-bandwidth corporate network infrastructure, including healthcare and industrial applications. The ironically named “Sumo” thin client uses open source X caching and .NET libraries to achieve good scalability and a Windows… (more…)

FrogLogic is shipping a major new version of its testing tool for GUI-based applications. Squish 3.0 adds tests for HTML-based web applications, Tcl/Tk applications, and Qt/Tk applications, along with improved documentation, tutorials and features. (more…)

Three computer industry leaders in Korea have joined the Free Standards Group (FSG), with plans to contribute to the Linux Standards Base (LSB). New silver-level FSG inductees include government-sponsored nonprofits KIPA (Korean IT Industry Promotion) and ETRI (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute), along with software provider Haansoft. (more…)

Arcom is shipping an embedded Linux development kit targeting deeply embedded, remote, or unattended installations demanding “reasonable” processing power. The SBC-GX533 Kit includes an AMD Geode-based EBX SBC (single-board computer), along with a minimalist 13MB Linux image said to support all hardware… (more…)

This interview occurred six days into Thomas Kelly's tenure as MontaVista's new CEO, and one day after his appointment was made public. It covers Kelly's plans for MontaVista, including potential acquisitions and partnerships, investments in new technologies and growth, and focusing on sound business… (more…)

French MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) and WiFi hotspot operator Neuf offers customers a dual-mode handset based on Linux 2.6.10 this month. Neuf's “Twin” phone supports GSM and WiFi, and offers worldwide VoIP calling at standard mobile rates through Neuf hotspots and CPE (customer premises equipment). (more…)

This interview occurred six days into Thomas Kelly's tenure as MontaVista's new CEO, and one day after his appointment was made public. It covers Kelly's plans for MontaVista, including potential acquisitions and partnerships, investments in new technologies and growth, and focusing on sound… (more…)