IBM Java guru Kirk Vogen shows how to use Linux, the GNU Compiler for Java, and the Standard Widget Toolkit to create fast, native GUI applications programmed in Java in this technical whitepaper at IBM's developerWorks website. Vogan writes . . . (more…)

Pittsburgh, PA — (press release excerpt) — TimeSys Corporation today released complete embedded Linux solutions, including a full Linux distribution with the lowest-latency Linux kernel available, certified device drivers, GNU tool chains, cross platform development tools, and performance enhancing loadable kernel modules, for Embedded Planet's RPX Lite 850 and RPX Classic LF 855 single board computers… (more…)

Reporting for IDG News Service, Matt Berger examines the new version 2.0 release of Apache. Berger writes . . . (more…)

Raleigh's 'The News & Observer' Staff Writer Christina Dyrness reports on Red Hat's financial performance and the company's focus on the embedded sector. Dyrness writes . . . (more…)

Comparing the first commercially available Sharp Zaurus Linux-based PDA with more established Palm devices, Walter Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal highlights some 'disadvantages' of the Sharp Zaurus. Mossberg describes the user interface as 'dense and complex, like on a PC', reports problems synchronizing the Zaurus with his Windows XP laptop, and cites a lack of available applications as key issues. (more…)

When Linux NetworX announced a new appliance-like device that is used for managing rack-mounted Linux clusters, called the ICE Box, LinuxDevices.com naturally wanted to crack open the ICE Box's door to find out what's inside. In this article, Linux NetworX Cluster Tools product manager Jason Lowry opens up the ICE Box and takes you on a tour of its internal hardware and software, explaining what it does… (more…)

Salt Lake City, UT — (press release excerpt) — SnapGear Inc. today announced the addition of shared library support for the uClinux kernel. Shared library support yields significant memory advantages for embedded developers by allowing applications to share common code libraries rather than individually static linking them in. (more…)

Version 0.9.11 of uClibc has been announced by Erik Andersen . . .

CodePoet Consulting is pleased to announce the immediate availability of uClibc 0.9.11. This release is primarily focused on fixing the issues that have turned up since the last release. Several bugs in the gcc wrapper have been fixed, allowing applications such as iproute2 and XFree86 to link properly. (more…)

David Berlind explores IBM's embrace of open standards and Linux in this column at ZDNet. Berlind writes . . . (more…)

EE Times editor Bernard Cole examines the movement toward Java-based devices. Cole reports . . .

“In recent months, converging market and technical developments have made building Java-based embedded and small footprint iAppliance control devices not only more practical, but a necessity . . .” (more…)

theKompany.com has two announced additional 'embedded' apps for the Sharp Zaurus Linux PDA . . . (more…)

This whitepaper by MontaVista Software's Glenn Seiler provides an introduction to one of the most important emerging applications for Linux — as a “carrier grade” operating system platform in public network telecommunications products. Seiler explains why Linux is rapidly becoming the OS of choice in the telecommunications equipment industry, and outlines the key requirements for what he calls “Carrier… (more…)

developerWorks is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Linux zone's popular GNOMEnclature column. In this incarnation of the column, Mikael Hallendal and Richard Hult of CodeFactory will give you the inside information you need to make the best use of the new GNOME 2 platform. In this series, you'll learn how to use the new and improved libraries available with GNOME 2 so that you can write your own… (more…)

Pico Technology has added Linux drivers to its complete range of data acquisition and digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) products. Now, by simply visiting Pico's website and downloading the free Linux software drivers, industrial, scientific, engineering and educational users can access Pico's products from a Linux platform. (more…)

Sharp Electronics launched their 'Sharp Mobile Services' website today, and is offering a discount for beta testers. (more…)