Industrial computer manufacturer IEI Technology Corp. announced a new PICMG 1.3 CPU card based on Intel's Q35 Express Chipset. The PCIE-Q350 is one of the first cards based on the power-efficient Q35, which supports upcoming 45nm versions of Intel Core 2 Duo processors. (more…)

A recent Forbes review gushed over Zonbu's Linux-based Zonbox network PC. Joining the chorus of other positive reviews, in “Hassle-Free PC” Daniel Lyons writes that he was “blown away” by the performance, stability and ease of use of the eco-friendly, power-thrifty mini-PC. (more…)

Linux kernel developer Ted Ts'o will join the Linux Foundation for two years as fellow and chief platform strategist. There, Ts'o plans on extending the LSB (Linux Standard Base) with the aim of making it easier for ISVs (independent software vendors) to target multiple Linux distributions. (more…)

VersaLogic is shipping a new extended-temperature version of its EBX format single-board computer (SBC) based on a Geode LX-800 processor. The “Python” SBC supports reliable fanless operation, and can now operate in environments from -40 to 85 deg. (more…)

HP announced a new BladeSystem designed for Carrier Grade Linux. The HP BladeSystem c-Class Carrier-Grade Platform is based on blades powered by dual-core Intel Xeon processors. It supports both Red Hat and HP's own carrier-grade version of Debian. (more…)

Embedded Market Forecasters has issued a report claiming that embedded Linux is just as dependable as other real-time operating systems (RTOSes). The independently funded report appears to recant EMF's controversial Microsoft-funded report in 2003 claiming embedded Windows OSes were far faster and cheaper than embedded… (more…)

Wind River yesterday announced solid 3Q earnings, touting wins in embedded Linux consumer electronics. In its earnings call yesterday, the Alameda, Calif.-based embedded Linux OS and tools vendor pointed to the growth in Linux-based mobile handsets and telematics as key drivers of the company's growth. (more…)

Liantec announced a new Linux-ready dual-display daughtercard for its mini-ITX systems. Adhering to the Taiwanese company's Tiny-Bus format, and based on Intel's DVDO interface, the TBM-16SDVOD offers dual-channel DVI video for digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale (POS), game consoles, set-top boxes (STBs), and other… (more…)

Open source licensing expert Jason Wacha will present a free 90-minute webinar on the GNU GPL (General Public License) next week. The MontaVista VP and OpenBar founder hopes developers, managers, and executives will attend the event, set for Thursday, December 13 at 10AM PST. (more…)

Texas Instruments (TI) has made an undisclosed equity investment in virtualization software company VirtualLogix. The companies have agreed to collaborate on future Linux-based virtualization technology using TI processors, with an apparent focus on wireless applications and network access devices. (more…)

Configurable processor manufacturer Tensilica and fabless ASIC vendor eASIC have started promoting a deal claimed to make ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) more cost-competitive with FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays). The promotion gives customers “free access” to Tensilica cores and DSPs, with no mask charges or minimum orders, according to eASIC. (more…)

Two fabless networking chip vendors will collaborate on Linux-based reference designs for managed enterprise switches and SOHO/SMB routers. The designs will combine Cavium's multi-core MIP64-based Octeon processors with Broadcom's StrataXGS and RoboSwitch Gigabit Ethernet switches, and run Linux along with LVL7's Fastpath TCP/IP stack. (more…)

Linux documentation maven Falko Timme has authored a concise, one-page howto on installing KVM (kernel-based virtual machine), the Linux kernel feature aimed at supporting virtualization hardware in modern Intel and AMD processors. Published at HowToForge, the article covers installing or building kvm, and configuring a bridge network and virtual disk. (more…)

DMP Electronics and subsidiary Icop Technology have announced a tiny, silent PC that may be the smallest full-featured Linux desktop yet. The eBox-4300 measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.4 inches, has a 500MHz x86-compatible Via processor, and supports up to 1GB of RAM. (more…)

Texas Instruments (TI) announced a new DaVinci family chip claimed capable of transcoding high-definition video at line rates. The TMS320DM6467 system-on-chip (SoC) weds a 297MHz ARM9 core with a 600MHz C64+ DSP, and is available with a development board and software stack based on MontaVista Linux. (more…)