Foreword — This guest editorial by Victor Yodaiken looks at several operating system (OS) certifications that have recently been used as ammunition against Linux by real-time OS vendors targeting the high-security and military markets. (more…)

This primer provides a gentle yet thorough introduction to elliptical key cryptography (ECC), said to be ideal for resource-constrained embedded Linux systems because it provides more “security per bit” than other types of asymmetric cryptography. The paper is from Certicom, which markets Security Builder toolkits to embedded Linux developers. (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. Some require free registration. Enjoy . . . (more…)

IntelliReach has used SuSE Linux in a spam-, virus-, and image-filtering network appliance supporting Notes, GroupWise, and Microsoft mail servers. The MessageScreen blocks 98 percent of spam, the company says, with “virtually zero” false positives. (more…)

IBM Developerworks has published an article about building wireless network devices with Linux. The article, entitled “Running Free with Linux,” focuses on the various options and tools offered to manage wireless access points under Linux. (more…)

IntelliReach has used SuSE Linux in a spam-, virus-, and image-filtering network appliance supporting Notes, GroupWise, and Microsoft mail servers. The MessageScreen blocks 98 percent of spam, the company says, with “virtually zero” false positives. It targets companies wishing to create and enforce effective email policies. (more…)

This primer provides a gentle yet thorough introduction to elliptical key cryptography, said to be ideal for resource-constrained embedded Linux systems because it provides more “security per bit” than other types of asymmetric cryptography. The paper is from Certicom, which markets Security Builder toolkits to embedded Linux developers. Enjoy! . . . (more…)

SSV has used embedded Linux in two device servers for industrial automation. The IGW/800 and IGW/900 can add an Ethernet interface to serial machines in factories, building control systems, and automotive applications, thereby increasing cable lengths and enabling them to send email or be controlled/logged remotely. (more…)

Biometric specialist Veridicom has delivered core support for its FPS200 fingerprint reader under Linux, and is working to add Linux middleware and end-user applications to its product portfolio. (more…)

SSV has used embedded Linux in two Ethernet device servers for the industrial automation market. The IGW/800 and IGW/900 can add an Ethernet interface to serial machines in factories, building control systems, and automotive applications, thereby increasing cable lengths and enabling them to send email or be controlled remotely. (more…)

Former Red Hat executives are behind a commercial package management tool said to facilitate system modifications better than dpkg or rpm. The 2003 startup Specifix says its “Conary” tool enables even heavily modified systems to track upstream versions easily, and the company will market a version to embedded Linux developers. (more…)

EmergeCore has used Linux in a line of $1395-$2450 office servers for small-medium businesses (SMBs). The IT-100 and IT-500 are easy-to-use, Slackware-based, all-in-one network server appliances with low power requirements and several sophisticated networking options, including WAN cards and… (more…)

Occam Networks used embedded Linux in what it calls the first broadband loop carrier (BLC) device with a Gigabit Ethernet transport. The company says it chose Linux for its BLC 6000 due to driver quality. The BLC 6000 targets DSL, video, voice, and “triple play” service providers offering all three. (more…)

Occam Networks used embedded Linux in what it calls the first broadband loop carrier (BLC) device with a Gigabit Ethernet transport. The company says it chose Linux for its BLC 6000 due to driver quality. The BLC 6000 targets DSL, video, voice, and “triple play” service providers offering all three. (more…)

EmergeCore has used Linux in a line of $1395-$2450 office servers for small-medium businesses (SMBs). The IT-100 and IT-500 are touted as easy to use, Slackware-based, all-in-one networking and server appliances with low power requirements and support for WAN cards, 802.11g, multi-domain hosting, and other sophisticated networking capabilities. (more…)