In this article at SD Times, Steven J. Vaughn-Nichols observes that open source embedded operating systems can be a viable alternative to proprietary systems, but only under the right circumstances. Vaughn-Nichols writes . . . (more…)

MontaVista's 2.1 Release Adds KDevelop

MontaVista has removed Hard Hat from its name and added the KDevelop integrated development environment (IDE) to its 2.1 release. KDevelop offers a choice of user interface look-and-feel modes, including one that is similar to Microsoft Visual C++. (more…)

Selecting and communicating with I/O units. The I/O unit physical layer interface. Understanding the wide perspective. (more…)

Want to support your device without becoming a kernel hacker? Bryce shows how. (more…)

Bhavana explains how to use RedBoot firmware to get Linux running on Hitachi's SuperH development boards. (more…)

The Solar Spectral Flux Radiometer is a scientific instrument that requires accurate data collection and logging at 70,000 feet. Here's how real-time Linux helps collect atmospheric data. (more…)

Brian's single-floppy Linux reveals software-shrinking secrets of the Linux masters. (more…)

Here's how to get started developing the code for your next high-altitude atmospheric research project, or anything else where a hard real-time task needs to communicate with other software. (more…)

Timotej and Manica get you started–develop your first PDA application with Qtopia, and test it on your desktop before your new Zaurus comes. (more…)

Kevin continues his real-time series by examining efforts to bring real-time capabilities to applications by improving the Linux kernel. (more…)

Fifteen-mile internet connections through thin air–with a bit of help from Linux. (more…)

Why the RTLinux patent license is a good thing.

I ran into Jim Ready, CEO of MontaVista, at the LinuxWorld Expo in New York City, and he's understandably happy about the MontaVista 2.1 release, which adds a lot of new functionality. (more…)

How much should users be able to customize embedded products they buy? A whole lot, says one reader. (more…)

San Francisco; Intel Developer Forum — (press release excerpt) — RadiSys Corp. unveiled the industry's first “processor PMC” (PrPMC) CPU module based on Intel's 800 MHz Low Voltage Pentium III processor with 512K cache. Designated the EPC-6315, the highly compact (2.9 x 6.0 in.) computer module is targeted at high density, high performance applications like protocol stack processing, controllers for… (more…)

Project leader David Sugar issued the following status report on the GNU Bayonne Project . . . (more…)