POSIX standard updated, Realtime POSIX pending
August 19, 2003The IEEE and The Open Group have announced an extension to POSIX Certification to cover the Latest POSIX Standard. A future phase will cover the Realtime POSIX profiles. (more…)
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FSMLabs RTLinux now supports Firewire “b”, GigEthernet
August 19, 2003FSMLabs' LNet — a POSIX API real-time networking component of its RTLinux offering — now supports both the high speed “b” version of IEEE 1394 as well as Gigabit Ethernet. According to FSMLabs, LNet provides a zero copy light-weight bridge between these two networking technologies and RTLinux's low microsecond real-time threads and interrupt… (more…)
Embedded developer study probes debuggers, HW/SW focus, Linux IP concerns
August 18, 2003Evans Data Corp. (EDC) has released data on several findings from its recently completed survey of nearly 400 embedded developers. The data sheds light on: the value embedded developers place on real-time debuggers; how much time developers spend on hardware vs. software related issues; and, the role developers play in evaluating intellectual property (IP) issues such as SCO's recent claim that Linux… (more…)
Details emerge on new $299 Linux PDA
August 18, 2003
A brand-new Linux-based PDA is due to hit the market this September, at a price of $299 (USD). Softfield, which took on support of the Agenda VR3 following the demise of Agenda Computing, said it will release the entirely-new MX-7 in early Sep., 2003. (more…)
Timesys brings embedded Linux RTOS to Kontron CompactPCI boards
August 18, 2003
Continuing its recent strategy of partnering with board-level vendors, Timesys today announced a deal to bring its embedded Linux real-time operating system (RTOS) and its suite of application development tools to Kontron's CP605 CompactPCI embedded boards. (more…)
Creditcard-sized XScale SBC boasts extensive embedded Linux support
August 18, 2003
InHand Electronics Inc. announced immediate availability of the third generation of its tiny “Fingertip” single-board computer family. The credit card sized Fingertip3 is InHand's first SBC to be based on an Intel XScale microprocessor, and also provides substantially enhanced power management capabilities and an SD Card slot. (more…)
Findings from EDC’s Embedded Developer Survey — August, 2003
August 18, 2003
[Updated Aug. 25, 2003] — Evans Data Corp. (EDC) has released data on several findings from its recently completed survey of nearly 400 embedded developers. The data sheds light on:
GUI Development Toolkit survey at Freshmeat
August 16, 2003Linux download and software project information site Freshmeat.net has published a survey of Graphical User Interface (GUI) development toolkit of possible interest to embedded developers curious about the range and comparative capabilities of various offerings: (more…)
Mobile Media sees Java, Asia driving Linux in mobile devices
August 16, 2003
The Linux Devices Showcase
August 16, 2003This showcase guide offers summaries of LinuxDevices stories about devices that use embedded Linux. Organized by category of device, the guide includes mobile phones, netbooks, MIDs, PDAs, audio and video gear, networking equipment, robots, and much more. It does not cover larger systems that run desktop and server Linux distributions. (more…)
VIA adopts 5-year processor lifespans to support embedded designs
August 15, 2003VIA announced a commitment to a 5-year product lifespan for its Eden ESP processor, in order to support the lifecycle requirements of manufacturers using the chip in mobile device and embedded system designs. The company ascribes the growing popularity of its Eden ESP processor in embedded applications to the device's low power consumption, native x86 compatibility, and digital media capabilities. (more…)
Open Source Council Larry Rosen offers reassuring Q and A on SCO lawsuit
August 15, 2003The SCO lawsuit against IBM involving Linux has garnered huge amounts of press and generated lots of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD), but according to Larry Rosen, general council to the Open Source Initiative, it's hardly the “trial of the century.” The OSDL has just released a Q&A document authored by Rosen, which sheds some light on a few of the issues. (more…)
MontaVista brings Linux to your TV
August 15, 2003Linux is quietly making it's way into the family room — but most people are completely unaware of it. An article entitled “Your TV's Next Operating System: Linux” at Business 2.0 over-views the trend and discusses the enabling role of MontaVista Software, one of the leading providers of embedded Linux operating systems . . . (more…)
NEWS FLASH: Microsoft Security Update — Blaster Worm
August 15, 2003Microsoft has begun contacting community websites with urgent information regarding the Blaster Worm and has requested that we post the following message. Recognizing that many of our readers work in environments where there are Microsoft Windows based computers, or use Windows on their own systems, we bring you the following message from Microsoft . (more…)
Trumpion, Micronas add MP3 to USB flash disks
August 15, 2003Trumpion and Micronas have released a reference design for device vendors wishing to upgrade USB 1.1-attached flash disks with MP3 functions. The reference design supports Linux. (more…)