Writing in Dr. Dobbs Journal, author Jerry Epplin provides an excellent overview of the purpose, history, uniqueness, and current status of a GNU project known as “the Hurd.” The Hurd (not Linux) was developed as part of the GNU project's efforts to replace Unix with an open source equivalent. (more…)

Mary Jo Foley, of ZDNet News, reports that three hundred IBM employees from around the globe gather in Texas this week to celebrate all things open source. Foley writes . . . (more…)

An announcement from the Linux Trace Toolkit project . . .

It is now possible to dynamically insert trace points using IBM's DProbes and then view the traces with LTT. You can now use IBM's DProbes with Opersys' Linux Trace Toolkit to provide a universal (dynamic) tracing capability for Linux. (more…)

Montreal, QUE — (press release excerpt) — Virtual Prototypes Inc., a supplier of software development tools for interactive, real-time graphics systems, today announced the release of compiled libraries for Linux. The compiled libraries allow applications built with the company's VAPS and CCG Lite tools to be deployed on Linux systems. (more…)

Montreal, Quebec — (press release excerpt) — 5NINE today announced the launch of WAPLinux.org, an open source development project for modifying the Linux kernel to fully support the Wireless Application (WAP) protocol and bearers such as the Short Message Service (SMS), Mobitex, and third generation (3G) technologies such as the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). (more…)

This “how-to” article by John Lombardo, adapted from his upcoming book on Embedded Linux, explains how to embed Linux and a small application in an M-Systems DiskOnChip solid-state Flash module (without violating the GPL). The article provides a detailed, step-by-step process which can be used to create and test the embedded application. (more…)

Los Angeles, CA — (press release excerpt) — ANT Limited (Cambridge, UK) has announced a development of its mature and proven Fresco embedded browser to run on the Java platform. This new implementation uses the Java Native Interface (JNI) to interface with Java-based Internet devices, enabling ANT to provide OEMs with a small footprint, fully customizable browser for Java environments. (more…)

Please note: This article is adapted from John Lombardo's upcoming book, Embedded Linux, which will be published by New Rider's press in 2001. The book describes why embedded system developers should seriously consider using Linux in embedded applications, explains how to go about using the Linux kernel in an embedded design, and examines some of the hardware and software choices that need to… (more…)

MontaVista Software's Hard Hat Linux received the award for “Best Embedded Solution” in the Penguin Playoff Awards sponsored by Linux Journal and Linux Business Expo. Hard Hat Linux was selected from a field of more than 60 entrants at the Linux Business Expo in Las Vegas. (more…)

Seattle, WA — (press release) — Linux Journal has announced the winners of the 2000 Editors' Choice Awards. The awards, designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments within the Linux community, were announced along with the Penguin Playoff Awards at a ceremony on Tuesday, November 14th, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Best Server Appliance:
Cobalt Networks, Inc. (more…)

Boise, ID — (press release excerpt) — RidgeRun, Inc. today announced that they have successfully developed a portable Bluetooth Stack for Linux. The company has extended the Axis Bluetooth stack for Linux to the ARM and MIPS platforms. RidgeRun needed to develop Bluetooth support for its DSPLinux product, so the company decided to modify the Axis Bluetooth stack to be portable and give the result back… (more…)

Dayton, OH — (press release excerpt) — TeamLinux has announced a strategic partnership with Bruewer Woodwork Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of kiosk cabinetry, aimed at establishing TeamLinux as “a leader in the growing $800 million worldwide kiosk market,” said Dan Maher, TeamLinux CEO. (more…)

A brand new embedded Linux software company recently joined the growing number of Asian companies that are embedding Linux within consumer Internet and information appliances. During the week of Comdex Fall 2000, Taiwan-based Esfia unleashed a volley of product and technology announcements and launched its new website ((more…)

A brand new embedded Linux software company recently joined the growing number of Asian companies that are embedding Linux within consumer Internet and information appliances. During the week of Comdex Fall 2000, Taiwan-based Esfia unleashed a volley of product and technology announcements and launched its new website ((more…)

Hey, here's one from the “just for fun” department . . .

San Diego, CA — (press release excerpt) — MusicMatch today announced availability of a free beta version of its music juke box program for Linux. “MusicMatch Jukebox” allows music files to be played, recorded, organized, and discovered on Linux systems. (more…)