Embedded Linux receives special attention in Kansas, this week. Friday morning's keynote address at LINUXFest 2000 will be delivered by Kim Clark, vice president of engineering for Lineo. Clark will offer a Lineo perspective on the Embedded Linux Market.

Clark will discuss what he sees as the two different waves of Linux. The first wave includes Linux's increase in popularity and growth in recent years compared to that of proprietary operating systems. The second wave focuses on the use of Linux in the embedded systems space and how developers can “put Linux anywhere” — from microcontrollers to Internet appliances to high-end routers and back-end servers.

Bio of Kim Clark

As Vice President of Engineering for Lineo, Kim Clark oversees the company's worldwide development and engineering staff. He has an extensive background in operating system technology and leads the development of Lineo's Embedix product line of embedded Linux software. Clark recently joined Lineo after 12 years at Novell where he worked on a number of projects including the development of the NetWare OS. Under his direction, he oversaw the development and release of Novell's award-winning NetWare operating systems (NetWare 4.x and NetWare 5.x), representing close to $1 billion in Novell's annual revenues. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Utah State University.

About LinuxFEST 2000 (www.linuxfest.com)

LINUXFest 2000, a four day event, is dedicated to giving business professionals in the midwest the opportunity to better understand the Linux operating system and available software and consulting services as applied to using Linux in the Enterprise. The conference takes place June 20-24 at the Overland Park International Trade Center, Overland Park, KS.

 
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