Taiwanese board vendor Acrosser has started shipping a new fanless, “half-size” ISA board targeting industrial automation, security, and communications applications. The AR-B1572 is based on an AMD GX466 embedded processor, runs Linux or Windows, and has integrated graphics, sound, and PC-style I/O. (more…)

Shenzhen-based embedded specialist Embest Info & Tech has added another board to its growing line of ARM9-based single-board computers (SBCs) and evaluation kits. The NK9315 supports Linux, Windows CE, and other high-level operating systems on a Cirrus Logic EP9315 microcontroller. (more…)

O'Reilly has published a technical book about a new use for an old programming language. Programming Erlang: Software for a Concurrent World describes Erlang, originally designed for distributed, fault-tolerant telecom systems, but apparently undergoing a renaissance due to the advent of… (more…)

The open industry group overseeing the PowerPC architecture has gained seven new members, including two more embedded Linux providers. Power.org now boasts 35 corporate members, including semiconductor vendors, embedded design service companies, chip design tool vendors, chip foundries, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), and hardware and software vendors. (more…)

This article describes how to build your own silent, fast, eco-friendly Linux-based PC for use in a digital music listening system. The PC is based on a high-end Via mini-ITX board, passively cooled case with heatpipe technology, Debian Linux, and a little creative embedded elbow grease. (more…)

Fluffy Spider says its flagship GUI (graphical user interface) and multimedia software stack was demonstrated by a Japanese provider of embedded and real-time software development services. (more…)

Linux may soon gain “multi-touch” support similar to that found in Apple's iPhone. The MPX (multi-pointer X) project is currently developing software aimed at enabling multiple cursors and input devices on standard OSes that use the X Window System, such as Linux and BSD. (more…)

Intel has unveiled an ambitious project aimed at developing open source software for mobile devices. The Moblin project comprises a Linux kernel, UI framework, browser, multimedia framework, and embedded Linux image creation tools, along with developer resources such as documentation, mailing lists, and an IRC… (more…)

SSV has added optional WiFi and GSM/GPRS networking to a small industrial PC targeting M2M (machine-to-machine) applications. The Com/PC is available with a Pentium M or Geode processor, runs Linux or Windows, and targets remote maintenance, tank field monitoring, telemetry, and POS/vending machine… (more…)

MontaVista founder and embedded Linux pioneer Jim Ready will host a technical webinar on the past, present, and future of real-time Linux this month. Entitled “New developments in Real-time Linux,” the event is set for Wed., July 25, at 10:30 A.M. (more…)

Nokia's Navigation Kit for the N800 Internet Tablet works great when used in a car in metropolitan outskirts, but seems to struggle holding a fix when the battery gets low, notes LinuxDevices.com's Henry Kingman after spending a few days with the setup. (more…)

Embedded board vendor VersaLogic has started shipping small, low-cost I/O boards based on a proprietary new expansion board format. The company's SPX (serial peripheral expansion) modules offer cost and space savings compared to traditional stacked PC/104 I/O boards, with no reduction in throughput or… (more…)

Palm's Linux-powered Foleo has potential, but only if Palm can stop denying that the device is actually laptop, reckons Sascha Segan of Gearlog. Palm has positioned the Foleo as a “mobile companion” for itinerant workers needing only email, document prep, and PowerPoint capabilities. (more…)

The second annual “Open Source in Mobile” (OSiM) conference has announced its sponsors and program of events. Set for Sep. 18-19 in Madrid, Spain, the event features keynotes from representatives of Nokia, Access, Red Hat, Motorola, Telecom Italia, and HP. (more…)

Aewin has announced a highly integrated 5.25-inch form-factor single-board computer (SBC) that accepts either Pentium M or Celeron M processors. The EM-7500 runs Linux or Windows XP, and offers eight serial ports and both PC/104 module and PCI card expansion. (more…)