In this guest editorial, Greg Wright, who is the Embedded Linux Consortium's “Non-Corporate Director”, explains why individuals, not just companies, should participate in the activities of the ELC. Wright writes . . . (more…)

This call for participation is addressed primarily to individuals, rather than companies — to LinuxDevices.com readers, members of the Embedded Linux Community, students, faculty, and anyone interested in using Linux within Embedded Systems and smart devices. I want to call attention to the exciting opportunity to be actively involved in the important activities of the (more…)

This article by Jamie Zawinski gives a detailed, step-by-step account of the software side of creating a diskless Kiosk system based on Linux, XFree86, GNOME, BusyBox, and other open source software. Zawinski writes . . . (more…)

The Linux conference/expo formerly known as the “Atlanta Linux Showcase” has moved out of Atlanta and changed its name to the “Annual Linux Showcase” (ALS). This year's ALS will take place November 5-10, in Oakland, California. Below is an excerpt from the ALS 2001 announcement and call for papers. (more…)

Bob La Quey writes . . .

At the O'Reilly Open Source Convention being held in San Diego, CA from July 23-27, 2001 there will be two interesting embedded Linux presentations:

• Creating a Development Environment for Embedded Linux — by Dr. Richard Sevenich and Stuart Steiner, Eastern Washington University; Friday, July 27 from 3:45pm to 4:30pm. (more…)

This whitepaper, by Michael Mathews of MontaVista Software and Marc Erickson of IBM's Object Technology Inc. division, discusses the teaming of Linux and Java for embedded applications. It looks at the strengths of each on its individual merit, and explores the benefits of the synergy between them. (more…)

According to an MSNBC news story written by Gary Krakow, a non-profit group in India has created a simple, inexpensive, multilingual handheld computer aimed at bringing computing to Third World nations — dubbed the “Simputer.” And naturally, it's based on Embedded Linux. Krakow writes . . . (more…)

Foreword: This whitepaper discusses the teaming of Linux and Java for embedded applications. It looks at the strengths of each on its individual merit, and explores the benefits of the synergy between them. Additional topics covered include Java's place in the total software stack, platform and processor coverage, available development tools, execution engines, optimization tools, and… (more…)

Santa Ana, CA — (press release excerpt) — Princeton Graphic Systems has begun shipping the world's first TV with a built-in [Linux-based] Internet Appliance subsystem. Princeton's high-end is a 36″ viewable, 4:3 direct-view CRT HD-ready TV (and computer monitor) with integrated Ch.1 services for enhanced TV and Internet functionality. (more…)

Irvine, CA — (press release excerpt) — Open source systems are one step closer to experiencing the increased speed of second generation USB technology, thanks to development support from IOGEAR Inc.. IOGEAR is working with the Linux USB project to deliver… (more…)

Bloomberg News reports that Sharp Electronics will demonstrate prototypes of handheld computers running Linux next month at the JavaOne conference, which takes place June 4 to 8 in San Francisco. (more…)

In this guest editorial written for ZDNet, Lineo CEO Bryan Sparks addresses the question, “Is it possible to balance open-source code and intellectual property?” Sparks writes . . . (more…)

London, U.K. — (press release excerpt) — MontaVista Software Inc. today announced the introduction of the company's first High Availability development tools for Linux-based embedded applications. The Hard Hat Linux High Availability Tool Kit is intended for designers of central office switching equipment, ISP/ASP systems, and other communications applications. (more…)

Socorro, NM — (press release excerpt) — Finite State Machine Labs and AstonLinux (of Korea) have announced plans to integrate RTLinux into CodeMaker, an embedded Linux software development tool from AstonLinux. The two companies simulaneously announced a Korean market distribution agreement for RTLinux. (more…)

Paris — (press release excerpt) — Lineo Inc. today announced the availability of Lineo Availix Horizontal Clustering 1.3, a new clustering solution providing customers with performance for non-stop access services. Availix Clustering is based on the Linux operating system and provides the CompactPCI hardware architecture with an immediate, cost-effective solution for high availability, redundancy,… (more…)