LinkGear is shipping a small form-factor, ultra-low-power network appliance device that comes preinstalled with Linux, and targets WiFi bridging and routing applications. The LinkGear Series 100 (LG100) is powered by an SH-4 (SuperH) processor, draws only two Watts (typical), and costs $200 in quantities of 25+, the… (more…)

TimeSys announced that its online service for embedded Linux developers now offers the latest release of uClibc on five architectures, and that it has added new documentation on alternative C libraries, and on building reduced-footprint, flash-based Linux filesystems. Additionally, the company will offer a webinar on Busybox this month. (more…)

Pengutronix is shipping an embedded Linux implementation for a tiny Intel PXA270-based processor module targeting industrial applications. The “OSELAS.BSP()” (open source embedded Linux automation services board support package) for Phytec's phyCORE-PXA270CE features a userland cross-development build tool… (more…)

This article describes a way to build embedded Linux web applications that follow the “Model, View, Controller” (MVC) architecture popular among enterprise web application developers, yet are able to run on resource-constrained embedded systems. The method is based on several popular open-source software components, including ClearSilver, Python, SQLite, and Cherokee. (more…)

A community-maintained website has sprung up around mobile-oriented open source software projects. The “Linux-To-Go” website currently hosts OpenEmbedded, Angstrom, GPE, Gomunicator, and several other high-profile open-source software projects. It has invited other projects to join, along with interested individuals and companies. (more…)

MobileRobots (formerly ActivMedia) is shipping an all-weather, indoor/outdoor Linux-ready mobile robot that targets “intelligent navigation” applications, such as laser mapping. The nimble, “holonomic” Seekur offers space, power, and networking for up to five EBX form-factor embedded PCs, and is available with a variety… (more…)

Foreword — This article describes a way to build embedded Linux web applications that follow the “Model, View, Controller” (MVC) software architecture popular nowadays among enterprise web application developers, yet are capable of running on a 130MHz ARM processor. The method is based on several popular open source software components. (more…)

Arcom is shipping an extended-temperature PC/104 SBC (single-board computer) available with a Linux dev kit. The “Vulcan,” which targets remote, unattended installations, is based on an Intel IXP425 network processor clocked at 533MHz, and supports temperatures from -72 to 153 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to +85 C). (more…)

The Computer History Museum is inviting LinuxWorld attendees to bring Linux-related memorabilia, for display in a booth celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the kernel. Suitable items include historical prototypes, early business plans for Linux and open source companies, and early photographs of key figures… (more…)

Microsoft's Windows Embedded team will host a “free app” giveaway during LinuxWorld. The “apps” — in this case appetizers — include embedded turkey clubs (“it's the bacon that's embedded”) and boneless “penguin” wings (“hot and tasty, but with no support infrastructure”), plus free beer and wine. (more…)

By 2010, mobile phone carriers could generate more than $15 billion annually by providing IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) services to enterprises, according to In-Stat. IMS services could be integrated with a variety of enterprise applications that require remote access, security, and high availability, In-Stat believes. (more…)

MobileRobots (formerly ActivMedia) is shipping an all-weather, indoor/outdoor Linux-ready mobile robot that targets “intelligent navigation” applications, such as laser mapping. The nimble, “holonomic” Seekur offers space, power, and networking for up to five EBX form-factor embedded PCs, and is available with a variety… (more…)

A new Linux-based phone is shipping to subscribers of China Mobile's “Go-Tone” GSM/GPRS service. The Samsung SGH-i858 features a large, 2.4-inch QVGA (240 x 320) color touchscreen, along with a slide-out hardware keypad. (more…)

Imagination Technologies is shipping a new version of its SDK (software development kit) for content developers targeting mobile phones and handheld devices equipped with “PowerVR” graphics cores. (more…)

A project maintaining a lightweight, embeddable database is on the cusp of a major version release. Firebird 2.0 will feature a new MIPS architecture port, as well as new features such as derived tables, support for “execute block,” increased table sizes, and better index code. (more…)