LVL7 Systems is shipping a new version of its Fastpath IP stack that adds support for Linux-based systems operating in IPv6 networks. Fastpath 4.4.3 also supports a broader line of StrataXGS II and III chips from Broadcom, and includes provisions for dual IPv4/v6 stacks, IPv6 addressing, and OSPFv3, according to the company. (more…)

Raza Microelectronics Inc. (RMI) has obtained DivX certification for its Au1200 Alchemy processor from DivX Inc., creators of the DivX video media format. The newly certified DivX drivers for the Au1200 will allow handhelds and other low-power devices based on the SoC (system-on-chip) to decode high-quality DivX video, RMI says. (more…)

UK-based Pinnacle Audio used embedded Linux to build an ultra-high-fidelity, hard-drive-based music server capable of storing roughly 9,000 CDs, with lossless compression. The Athenaeum comes with a Linux-powered Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, which serves as its remote control, and it features a 24-bit, 96kHz… (more…)

UK-based Pinnacle Audio used embedded Linux to build an ultra-high-fidelity, hard-drive-based music server capable of storing roughly 9,000 CDs, with lossless compression. The Athenaeum comes with a Linux-powered Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, which serves as its remote control, and it features a 24-bit, 96kHz… (more…)

Igel Technology has released a new thin client device that can simultaneously drive four independent digital or analog display screens. The fanless PanaVeo thin client is based on an Intel Celeron M processor, and is available with Linux, according to the company. (more…)

Freescale is readying its first PowerQUICC III SoCs (system-on-chip processors) to feature microcode-programmable QUICC engines. The MPC8568E and MPC8567E will clock up to 1.33GHz, and target 3G/WiMAX/LTE (“long-term evolution”) basestations, RNCs (radio network controllers), gateways, and ATM/TDM/IP equipment,… (more…)

Technologic continues to reduce the boot time, price, and size of its embedded boards and systems targeting remote sensing and other power-critical applications. Its new $100 ARM9-based TS-7400 board can boot Linux in 1.1 seconds, and is available as part of a tiny WiFi-enabled system. (more…)

VirtualLogix (formerly “Jaluna”) has joined the Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP), and has registered its virtualization product for mobile phones with the organization's “Trusted Environment” recommendations. The company is the first to register a product under the OMTP's new beta-stage “product profile conformance” process, it says. (more…)

Box Populi, formerly “Webcast in a box,” has used Linux to create a podcast capture appliance that aims to make podcasting as dead-simple as possible, in order to give everyone a “voice in public discourse, not just those who own TV towers.” (more…)

Infineon is shipping a Linux-based hardware/software reference design for integrated access devices (IADs). The ADSL2+ Residential Gateway (RG) design is based on an Infineon MIPS32 SoC (system-on-chip) with integrated VoIP (voice-over-IP) co-processor and ADSL2/2+ transceiver. The design also offers 802.11n connectivity and a DECT (digital enhanced cordless telecommunications) base station. (more…)

Fabless semiconductor vendor Cavium will ship a new line of multi-core MIPS64-based network and security processors early next year. The Octeon Plus CN58xx chips will come with Linux SDKs (software development kits), and will offer full-duplex 10 Gigabit performance within tight power envelopes and size limitations, according… (more…)

MontaVista says its commercial embedded Linux distribution now supports a dual-core Freescale SoC (system-on-chip) processor aimed at networking and telecommunications applications. MontaVista Linux Professional Edition is now available with a “Linux support package” (LSP) for Freescale's MPC8641D processor, which integrates two e600 PowerPC cores clocked at up to 1.5GHz. (more…)

Box Populi, formerly “Webcast in a box,” has used Linux to create a podcast capture appliance aimed at corporations, schools, radio stations, and churches. The “Podcast in a Box” (PIAB) appliance records when a USB key is inserted, uploading to a server upon key removal. (more…)

Whole-house stereo specialist Russound used embedded Linux in its first media server. It stores and plays music files directly, rather than streaming them over a network, can tune in Internet radio stations, and can store photos and display them on TVs via S-video or component video. (more…)

IBM has published the following new technical articles, tutorials, and downloads on its DeveloperWorks and AlphaWorks websites. 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…)