A Tokyo-based vendor of embedded security technology says its DRM product will be ported to Access's Linux stack for mobile devices. Discretix says its Content Protection for Recordable Media Client offers software-based protection for music, video, and other premium content on SD cards and mobile handsets. (more…)

Calao Systems is offering a faster ARM9 processor option across its line of tiny USB and QIL (quad in-line) processor modules, which come pre-installed with Linux and U-boot. It also announced a “TinyCore” module measuring 1.4 x 1.6 inches, significantly smaller than its existing products. (more…)

BIOS giant Phoenix Technologies will ship a fast-booting, power-sipping, Linux-based environment equipped with Opera Software's embedded browser, the companies announced. Due in January, and targeting “mobile PCs,” Phoenix's “HyperSpace” product promises “instant-on” Internet access on mobile PCs, while the primary OS is booting, running, or shutting down, Phoenix says. (more…)

Taiwanese embedded PC and appliance specialist AR Infotek is shipping a fanless, x86-compatible Linux system with top-mounted I/O connectors and external PC/104 expansion. The Pipal 2025 lets users add PC/104 modules without changing the system chassis, the company says. (more…)

A company in Austin, Tex. is offering a customizable PowerPC 440 development board targeting low-powered embedded device and server applications. Available with hardware/software development services, the mini-ITX-format “Korat” board uses AMCC's 440EPx processor, and comes with an open source bootloader and Linux BSP (board… (more…)

A start-up specializing in Linux-based embedded system test tools has announced its first product. Espian says its “Espian System Debugger” combines a hardware debugger, oscilloscope, and logic analyzer into a single small device both powered by and aimed at bring-up of TI OMAP3x-series RISC/DSP processors. (more…)

ActiveState Software has achieved a major new release of its graphical IDE (integrated development environment) for dynamic web applications. Komodo IDE 5.0 adds support for git, mercurial (hg), and bazaar version control systems, along with language-specific code beautification hooks. (more…)

Embedded Linux provider MontaVista has teamed up with Freescale Semiconductors to produce a no-cost webinar aimed at sharing “tips and techniques” for improving Linux startup time. Set for Nov. 18, the webinar features inputs from Christopher Hallinan, a MontaVista field applications engineer and author of “Embedded Linux Primer.” (more…)

A MIPS-based system-on-chip (SoC) popular in ADSL modems and IADs (integrated access devices) has gained fresh Linux kernel patches and a port of the OpenWRT Linux router distribution. The developments should help owners of gear based on Broadcom BCM63xx SoCs to update and maintain their systems. (more…)

This article discusses the advantages of IPv6, which in addition to a larger address space promises to increase standby time in devices, and improve performance in routers. Along with IPv6 technology, it discusses how IPv6 has been implemented in the Linux kernel. (more…)

Timesys has announced a LinuxLink subscription that supports the Freescale i.MX31 PDK (product development kit) for the ARM11-based i.MX31 system-on-chip (SoC). Timesys is supporting the i.MX31 PDK with the usual Linux kernel (2.6.24), toolchain, and precompiled packages, plus several multimedia… (more…)

Netbook pioneer Asus will introduce a new version of its Eee PC (left) next year for just $200, says company president Jerry Shen. The company has also teamed up with Intel to launch a new website, intended to bring about the “world's first community-designed PCs.” (more…)

CodeSourcery has updated its commercially supported GNU- and Eclipse-based software development toolkits. Also known as the “Fall release,” Sourcery G++ 4.3 builds on the latest GNU compiler and debugger releases, while adding more automated configuration and expanded support for hardware-assisted… (more…)

Mobile Internet devices (MIDs) face stiff challenges ahead, including lack of broadband wireless deployments, limited software, and low battery life, says Hong Kong-based research firm CCID Consulting. (more…)

Foreword — This article discusses the advantages of IPv6, which in addition to a larger address space promises to increase standby time in devices, and improve performance in routers. It discusses IPv6 technology, as well as how IPv6 has been implemented in the Linux kernel. (more…)