Monrovia, CA — (press release excerpt) — Toris Martin, software technical engineer at ParaSoft, will address the February 19 Bay Area Linux Users Group (BALUG) Forum on the future and outlook of embedded Linux development. The BALUG Forum takes place at 7 p.m. at the Four Seas Hotel in Chinatown, San Francisco.

Mr. Martin will discuss a range of topics regarding the development of embedded Linux applications, the benefits of open source operating systems (OS) and will compare Linux to other popular embedded OSes. Propelled by the growing consumer demand for sophisticated handheld devices, intelligent communication services and hardware, the development of embedded systems is at the forefront of today's technology marketplace. As Linux continues to grow in popularity, it is increasingly becoming the platform of choice for embedded development, but what are the benefits and drawbacks?

BALUG is an open organization comprised of Linux users, vendors and supporters and hosts monthly forums to examine technical and trend issues impacting the Linux platform. BALUG represents the Linux community and provides informative sessions and events promoting Linux as a standard.

• What: “Embedded Systems and Linux: Possibilities and Precautions”
  
• When: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 7 – 10 p.m.
  
• Where: Four Seas Hotel in Chinatown, San Francisco
  
• Who: Linux users, enthusiasts and press welcome
  
• Why: Discover how Linux is becoming a viable option for embedded development

 
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