In this interesting technical article at ELJonline, Steve Roberts and Ned Konz describe their project to develop a portable data-collection system based on Linux. “WANDER” represents a commercialization of technology derived derived from Roberts' earlier “Microship” project, which Roberts and Konz describe as “a geeked-out, canoe-scale, Linux-based, amphibian pedal/solar/sail trimaran”. (more…)

Boise, ID — (press release excerpt) — Micron Technology, Inc. today announced samples of CIF-size CMOS image sensor camera system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices and stand-alone CIF-size CMOS image sensors. These ultra low-power, low-cost CMOS image sensors are designed specifically to meet the demands of low-power mobile devices such as cell phones, smart phones, and PDAs. (more…)

Las Vegas, NV; NetWorld+Interop — (press release excerpt) — Kontron announced today that it will combine support for Carrier Grade Linux with its Intel-based, CompactPCI products to extend its lead in delivering high-availability, modular platform solutions to the telecommunication industry. (more…)

Sunnyvale, CA; Paris and Tokyo — (press release excerpt) — MontaVista Software Inc. today announced that MontaVista Linux Professional Edition 2.1 is available immediately. The feature-rich product — which was awarded 'Best Embedded Linux Solution' at LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, January 2002 in New York — is the next generation of the company's classic cross-development platform and set of tool… (more…)

Santa Clara, CA — (press release excerpt) — Intel Corp. today introduced new versions of the Intel Pentium 4 processor. All three new processors — Intel Pentium 4 processors at 2.53, 2.40, and 2.26 GHz — include a 533 MHz system bus. Previous Pentium 4 processors interact with the rest of the system using a 400 MHz system bus. (more…)

In this contributed article at Electronic Engineering Times online, MontaVista Software's Bill Weinberg highlights key security considerations for developers of Internet appliances . . . (more…)

Sunnyvale, CA — (press release excerpt) — MontaVista Software Inc. announced today that MontaVista Linux Professional Edition 2.1 would support a range of IBM next-generation network processors including the powerful NP4GS3 and the NPe405H and NPe405L family. Jointly, the network processing solution from IBM and MontaVista Software targets applications in communications, networking, storage, digital… (more…)

Raleigh, NC — (press release excerpt) — Red Hat, Inc. today released Red Hat Linux version 7.3, a highly configurable operating system (OS) designed for deployments ranging from games and personal productivity to file, print and Web serving. Red Hat Linux 7.3 adds new productivity tools, personal firewall configuration at installation, and video conferencing software to deliver everything individual… (more…)

Mark Ward of BBC News Online reports that Microsoft researchers in the UK are developing an innovative new way to allow handhelds to display large and three dimensional images and documents on their limited size screens, based on motion sensing technology . . . (more…)

Once again, a wide cross-section of the Linux development community will gather at the start of July for the UK Unix User Group's summer technical conference.

The conference moves about the UK from year to year: in 2002 we're visiting Bristol which has Brunel's magnificent Suspension Bridge. (more…)

Thanks to a project of the U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a webcam has for the first time been installed at the North Pole — one which runs on Embedded Linux, no less! The device was installed on April 28, 2002 and is now logging four images a day, which are available on NOAA's publicly accessible website. (more…)

Tux-type Penguins, that is. Thanks to a project of the U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a webcam has for the first time been installed at the North Pole — one which runs on Embedded Linux, no less! The device was installed on April 28, 2002 and is now logging four images a day, which are available on NOAA's publicly accessible (more…)

A message from Sharp and Hancom to Zaurus SL-5000D owners . . .

To all developers who purchased the Zaurus SL-5000D prior to March 21, 2002, Sharp has extended a special 'thank you' for all their hard work and effort in making the Zaurus a truly great handheld. As such, Sharp and Hancom are pleased to offer a licensed copy of (more…)

Melbourne, FL — (press release excerpt) — AbsoluteValue Systems announced today the release of its latest update to the AVS Wireless LAN Developers Kit. The version 1.3 update expands the number of hardware options supported. The kit now supports all of the Intersil PRISM technology such as PRISM2, PRISM 2.5, and PRISM3, as well as PCMCIA, PCI, mini-PCI, and USB host interfaces. (more…)

This distribution of the DemoLinux bootable Linux CDROM is for demo'ing the Trolltech Qtopia development environment for the Sharp Zaurus Personal Mobility Tool or any ARM based device running the Trolltech QPE system. It is provided by Pellico Systems.

This project is a modification of the DemoLinux Project. (more…)