A 1990's Linux start-up that resurfaced as a Linux system management software vendor is shipping a Linux-powered device aimed at simplifying Linux system administration. The Intrepid M is the first hardware product from Levanta — formerly LinuxCare — and represents the “world's first Linux management appliance,” (more…)

Empower Technologies has appointed Wipro as the authorized service provider and system integrator for its hardware/software Linux development kit for a Texas Instruments (TI) SoC. Wipro will provide third party development and support services to customers of Empower's LDK5910, based on TI's OMAP5910 dual-core RISC/DSP chip. (more…)

An annual conference of Debian developers has published dozens of videos from this year's event, held last week in Helsinki, Finland. Several DebConf2005 videos might interest embedded developers, including one from emDebian's project leader, Wookey. (more…)

Freescale has published 303 presentations (downloadable PDF files) from its developer's conference, held June 20-23 in Orlando, Florida. The presentations were given by Freescale and its technology partners at the Freescale Technology Forum, and include a number of topics of interest to embedded Linux developers. (more…)

A Chinese semiconductor company has demonstrated the technical capability to produce world-class microprocessors, according to In-Stat's Microprocessor Report. However, BLX IC could face intellectual property disputes if its new Godson-2 (Dragon) embedded processor or products based on it reach the US. (more…)

First International Computer (FIC) says its new full-function webpad is powerful enough “to truly marshal the possibilities of a wireless world.” The AquaPAD+ is optionally available with embedded Linux, and boasts built-in 802.11g, IrDA, PCMCIA, dual-USB, and an optional Bluetooth USB dongle. (more…)

A biometrics company has launched a consumer products division that is shipping its first product — a 256MB USB Flash drive loaded with Debian Linux. Bionopoly's FingerGear division will follow up next month with a Computer-on-a-Stick (COS) model incorporating a fingerprint scanner and LCD display. (more…)

Venture capital (VC) has returned to open source software, writes Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols in an eWEEK editorial published today. However, VCs today are more discriminating than in the go-go 90s, limiting investments to companies with solid fundamentals, especially those in markets such as development and deployment tools, telecom, and embedded. (more…)

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

The Open Group is accepting registrations for a new POSIX certification for operating system real-time predictability. The “PSE54 Multipurpose Realtime 1003.13-2003 System” certification was developed in conjunction with the IEEE, and is based on the criteria for bounded response times in Application Profile PSE54, part of the IEEE's 1003.13-2003 standard. (more…)

The Pepper Pad, a Linux-based webpad and remote control, is too limited in functionality and costs too much, says Walter Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal. Before panning the Pepper Pad, however, Mossberg pans the concept of webpads in general, making his review a little suspect. (more…)

Micro/sys is shipping a (single-board computer) based on an STMicroelectronics STPC Atlas processor, and built in a custom, 5 x 5 inch form-factor. The SBC0489 offers standard PC ports, plus PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion and lots of digital I/O and timers. (more…)

Axiomtek's latest SBC is a very expandable 3.5-inch form-factor board with an ultralow-power Intel Celeron M processor for fanless applications. The SBC84810's capable complement of I/O includes four USB 2.0 ports, two or four COM ports, and one or two LAN ports. (more…)

ThinLinx will launch a line of Linux-based thin-clients that access Ubuntu Linux desktops and commercial Linux applications hosted on ThinLinx's grid network. The Hot-E initially offers Firebird database, Compiere and OpenCRX ERP/CRM software, E-GroupWare, and LinuxCanada POS/accounting software. (more…)

ThinLinx has launched a line of Linux-based thin-clients that access Ubuntu Linux desktops and commercial Linux applications hosted on ThinLinx's grid network. The Hot-E initially offers Firebird database, Compiere and OpenCRX ERP/CRM software, E-GroupWare, and LinuxCanada POS/accounting software. It uses caching X proxies to improve performance. (more…)