EmbeddedTechnology.com today unveiled a new section of its online news and information site that will be dedicated to news and information on using Linux in embedded applications. The area, called “Linux Beat,” will include a regular monthly column by LinuxDevices.com founder Rick Lehrbaum called “The Past Month of Embedded Linux”. (more…)

PC/104 Embedded Solutions magazine has rolled out a new regular column devoted to news and information on using Linux in embedded system applications. The column is entitled “Embedded Linux News: news from the fast moving world of Embedded Linux” and is authored by LinuxDevices.com founder Rick Lehrbaum. (more…)

In this interview, Rick Lehrbaum of LinuxDevice.com asks Michael Tiemann, newly appointed Chief Technology Officer of Red Hat (and founder of recently acquired Cygnus Systems) about the implications of the Red Hat / Cygnus merger on the embedded Linux market, its effect on the Cygnus EL/IX Embedded Linux API initiative, and his general views on the growth of Linux in non-desktop embedded applications. (more…)

Alexander Wolfe, editor of TechWeb's Semiconductor Business News, writes . . .

The mystery surrounding the much-anticipated processor launch by Transmeta will finally unravel next Wednesday (January 19th). Industry sources said they believe the company will unveil an embedded-class VLIW processor, called “Crusoe,” which will be showcased in a handheld Web pad or similar downsized browser equipped… (more…)

In November, Cygnus Solutions was acquired by Red Hat (see story). Red Hat president Matthew Szulik described the merger as creating “a single, worldwide source that lets developers rapidly create Linux applications for servers and small devices — accelerating the adoption of open source technologies.” On January… (more…)

Jim Lardear, editor of www.plantautomation.com, writes . . . (more…)

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — (company press release) — Red Hat, Inc., the market leader in open source solutions, announced today the appointment of Michael Tiemann to the position of Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Tiemann was co-founder and acting CTO of Cygnus Solutions, which Red Hat acquired this month. (more…)

PALO ALTO, Calif. — LinuxDevices.com today announced that after slightly more than two months of operation the new “Embedded Linux Portal” site has already logged more than 50,000 hits to its home page. Rick Lehrbaum, founder of LinuxDevices.com, said “This is another strong proof that Linux is here to stay and that its growth is not limited to stock offerings!”

“The embedded market represents… (more…)

LINDON, Utah — (company press release) — Lineo, Inc., a leading provider of embedded Linux software, today announced the naming of Greg Hill as Chief Financial Officer and Matt Harris as Vice President of Business Development / General Counsel. Hill and Harris will provide the necessary financial and legal oversight demanded by the rapid expansion Lineo is experiencing in embedded Linux interest and… (more…)

LinuxDevices.com, the popular “Embedded Linux Portal”, today announced the second in its Embedded Linux Polls series. The new poll's topic is: “Please describe your embedded Linux application.” Users and prospective users of Linux in embedded applications are encouraged to participate in the poll, located at www.linuxdevices.com/polls. (more…)

The LinuxDevices.com “Embedded Linux Portal” site is now operating on a new server. We were experiencing equipment “challenges” on the previous system and expect the new server to be considerably more responsive in its performance. We apologize if you experienced delays in accessing information over the last several weeks and sincerely hope you find the new server more satisfactory. (more…)

Rick Lehrbaum, founder of LinuxDevices.com writes . . .

As you know, there is an ongoing effort to form a non-profit “Embedded Linux Consortium” (see discussion at www.linuxdevices.com/forum/) to serve as an industry trade association for the embedded and real time Linux market. (more…)

Victor Yodaiken, of FSMLabs, will be chairing a session on Real Time & Embedded Linux at LinuxWorld in New York City on February 4th. The Session 83, entitled “Embedded and Realtime Linux” is part of “Track 3: Linux Kernel Internals” and takes place on Friday, February 4th, from 12:45pm to 2:00pm at the conference. (more…)

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — (Company press release) — MontaVista Software Inc., developer of the Hard Hat Linux operating system for embedded computers, today announces the hiring of Mark Orvek as director of engineering. Orvek comes to MontaVista with 18 years of experience at Hewlett-Packard Co. (more…)

BERKELEY, Calif. — This spring UC Berkeley Extension will offer two short courses in programming for the “real” world: “Real-Time Programming for Embedded Systems” and “32-Bit Real-Time Operating Systems with an Emphasis on Linux.” (more…)