Raleigh, NC — (press release) — Continuing the enhancement of technology for deploying connected Java language-based solutions, IBM announces availability of Version 1.2 of VisualAge Micro Edition. This new version incorporates changes that can improve performance, OSGi bundle management, support for real-time Java components and the personal configurations that add an Abstract Window Toolkit, access to… (more…)

Los Angeles, CA — (press release) — Advantech, a leading provider of complete application-ready PC-based single board computer (SBC) hardware and software solutions, recently announced its total embedded Linux solution — REDICE-Linux, from software partner REDSonic. The embedded Linux solution is available immediately for selected Advantech SBC products. (more…)

Schaumburg, IL — (press release) — Motorola, Inc. today announced a broad step forward in its support for open source technology, open platform computing, and the establishment of Linux as an embedded operating environment. Motorola, through its wholly owned subsidiary Metrowerks, is expected to acquire 3 million shares of Lineo Inc. (more…)

Research Triangle Park, NC — (press release extract) — Red Hat today announced the September 26 availability of Red Hat Linux 7, the latest version of the world's most popular open source server operating environment. Red Hat Linux 7 provides enhanced security, new ease-of-use features, optimized software for higher-end Intel chips and increased 3D support, along with dozens of new enterprise-ready… (more…)

Research Triangle Park, NC — (press release extract) — Red Hat today announced Red Hat Network, a powerful Internet-based service for deploying and managing open source platforms. Customizable preferences for security alerts, update management, and technical support improve system administrator productivity and enhance the security, reliability and performance of networked systems. (more…)

Half Moon Bay, CA — (press release) — OnCore Systems Corporation today announced immediate availability of a full-function pSOS applications programming interface (API), allowing pSOS applications to run on top of the OnCore Microkernel within a Memory Management Unit (MMU) protected partition. (more…)

Seoul, KOREA — (press release) — On September 21, 2000, the fifth session of “Wireless Internet Forum”, on the topic “Integration of Embedded Linux and Wireless Internet”, was held at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. The event was sponsored by PalmPalm Technology, co-sponsored by Mizi Research, and supported by Trolltech and Opera. (more…)

Hannover, GERMANY — (press release) — SSV Embedded Systems has announced a tiny Linux-based networked PC-compatible single-board computer (SBC) that plugs into a standard 64-pin JEDEC DIL socket. The SSV DIL/Net measures 3.2 x 1.1 inches (82 x 28 mm) and comes complete with Embedded Linux preinstalled in Flash memory. (more…)

In this hardware review article, John Lombardo describes a compact and low-cost router appliance that he built using embedded Linux and a nifty $299 set-top computer made by Allwell in Taiwan. Lombardo writes . . . (more…)

Lindon, UT — (press release) — Lineo today announced the accelerated development of uClinux 2.4, based on the pre-release Linux 2.4 kernel. uClinux is a “micro” version of Linux that can be used in devices based on processors without a memory management unit (MMU). The minimized resource requirements of uClinux make it an ideal solution for low-cost embedded devices in a broad range of markets. (more…)

Fort Lauderdale, FL — (press release) — Metro Link today announced the closing of a deal which provides the company with $5.6 million in cash and stock from Linux Global Partners, a New York-based venture capital firm. Metro Link, a software development company founded in 1989, specializes in graphical display technology solutions for Linux, UNIX, and embedded operating systems. (more…)

Vancouver, BC — (press release) — Intrinsyc today unveiled a key vertical market application for Linux-based building, factory, and office automation. The application enables customers to quickly and easily OPC-enable their Linux-based automation systems. OPC is a set of standard interfaces based upon Microsoft's OLE/COM technology that make it possible to interoperate between automation applications,… (more…)

Intrinsyc (Vancouver, BC), one of Microsoft's Windows CE system integration partners, has unveiled what is said to be the first reliable technology that can network Linux and Windows devices using the Windows COM model — a key Windows technology. The technology is derived from deviceCOM, a Windows CE component developed by Intrinsyc in the course of supporting customers wanting to use Windows CE in “real… (more…)

Seoul, KOREA — (press release) — Opera Software, PalmPalm Technology Inc., and Trolltech today announced the formation of a strategic alliance for the Asian wireless Linux market. The three companies will jointly develop “Linux Total Solution for Wireless Internet Appliance” for hardware manufacturers in the wireless Internet space. (more…)

Building an embedded Linux device just got a whole lot easier. A new set-top box computer form-factor from GCT-Allwell (in Taiwan) enables embedded Linux developers to create great looking products without the hassle and huge expense of building it themselves. (more…)