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…)

MikroTik has launched a line of inexpensive, low-powered SBCs (single-board computers) for wired and wireless routers. The RouterBoard 500 series starts at $140, runs Linux, and features twin mini-PCI sockets and triple Ethernet ports. An optional daughtercard adds four mini-PCI and six Ethernet ports. (more…)

IBM's developerWorks site has published an article about using Apple's Mac Mini as an embedded platform. The Mini has a fast processor and lots of connectors, and it comes with free self-hosted development tools that can be used to develop kiosks and other embedded devices, (more…)

An ARM Linux consultancy and SBC (single-board computer) designer in the UK has launched a nifty online resource for the ARM Linux community. The “[email protected]” site publishes results from a kernel auto-build system called KAutobuild that is set up to test out every new Linux kernel on 48 ARM-based targets. (more…)

Fonix Speech has released updates to its two principal speech software development kits (SDK). Both DECtalk text-to-speech (TTS) and VoiceIn Standard Edition automatic speech recognition (ASR) support Linux, and have gained new features and support for other major operating systems, according to the company. (more…)

DRM (digital rights management) technology is poised for success on mobile phones, according to market research firm Parks Associates. The firm says clean-slate, interoperable standards will help the controversial technology succeed on phones, despite failures in other consumer device categories. (more…)

The market for PC/104 modules shows “strong and continuing viability,” according to a study of the global marketplace by VDC (Venture Development Corporation). PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and PCI-104 are set for growth over the next four years, with PCI-104 the fastest growth segment, the research firm says. (more…)

BCM Advanced Research has released an SBC (single-board computer) in a 3.5-inch format with support for embedded Linux. The EBC3266 is a scalable platform for all VIA Eden processors, from 400MHz to 1.0GHz. It targets medical, POS, kiosk, and digital multimedia applications, according to the company. (more…)

AMCC (Applied Micro Circuits Corp.) will sample in Q2, 2005, a new low-power PowerPC SoC (system-on-chip) targeting networking and storage control plane applications. The 440GR offers faster performance and lower power use than earlier 440-series chips, and is suitable for line cards, multi-radio devices, and control systems, AMCC says. (more…)

The founder of the GPL Violations Project has contacted a baker's dozen (13) of alleged GPL violators at this week's giant CeBIT trade show in Germany, according to CNET. Harald Welte, who also authored the ubiquitous iptables/netfilter firewall application, founded the project to raise awareness about obligations, the story says. (more…)

Several LinuxDevices readers have reported that a thriving user community has sprung up around a line of inexpensive wireless routers from Asus that run Linux. The Chupa forum hosts user hacks and firmware downloads for the Asus WL-500g, WL-300g, WL-HDD, and WL-series WLAN cards. (more…)

VersaLogic is offering a free Linux development kit for a high-end EBX SBC (single-board computer). The kit is based on Fedora Linux, and includes a 128MB CompactFlash device. It supports VersaLogic's Pentium M based Cobra board, and targets OEM design engineers, software engineers, and system integrators. (more…)

[Updated Mar. 18, 2005] — TomTom is demonstrating two Linux-based in-car navigation systems at CTIA this week in New Orleans. The TomTom Go 700 and 300 can use Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones to access service offerings, and the 700 can be used as a hands-free phone kit. (more…)

Siemens is demonstrating a Linux-based “concept device” that doubles as a mobile phone and digital TV receiver, at the enormous CeBIT trade show this week in Germany. The device supports the emerging DVB-H standard, and can record and time-shift digital content, as well as make calls. (more…)

[Updated Mar. 22, 2005] — DigiTimes reports that founder and CEO Jim Ready inaugurated a MontaVista branch office in Taiwain this week. MontaVista nets two percent of its revenues in Taiwan, and launched a Taiwan branch on March 1, the Taiwanese tech daily says. (more…)