Software VoIP (voice-over-IP) phone vendor Xten Networks is targeting the embedded device market with a Linux port of its free SIP (session initiation protocol) softphone. The X-Lite phone is available with an SDK (software development kit), and targets set-top boxes, embedded devices, and instant messenger applications.

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According to Xten, the X-Lite phone enables users to place both IP-to-IP calls and IP-to-PSTN/Cellular calls. It supports a variety of VoIP service providers, or can be used with a local IP-PBX (IP private branch exchange).

The X-Lite is Xten's most basic model — the company also offers high-end softphones that support video and other advanced features, and are available for Macs, PCs, and the PocketPC platform.

COO Erik Lagerway said, “Xten is now becoming more active in developing and selling solutions into the appliance oriented market. The first step towards creating some of these embedded solutions is support for Linux.”

Availability

X-Lite is available now for download as a statically linked binary that has been tested on i386/i686 and on Athon, under Debian, Fedora Core 3, SuSE 9.2, and Sun JDS, Xten says.

 
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