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HP puts $360 million on LeftHand to say OS is no matter

The deal is good for LeftHand because many of its current needs have been for sales management positions. HP closes that gap. And with money tight its customers need not fear that their storage vendor will get hit by a bank note call. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Operating System, LeftHand, Linux, Sales Strategy, Embedded Linux, Operating Systems, Storage, Open Source, Software, Sales, Hardware, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-10-01

Plat'Home OpenBlockS: Made in Japan

Embedded Linux devices have always fascinated me, because besides on the server, it's where I think the Open Source OS is going to make the most impact. From 2002 to 2004, I worked for SHARP as a developer liaison consultant on the very much before its time ZAURUS Linux/Java PDA,...

Tags: Developer, Device, Storage, Debian, OpenBlockS, OpenBlockS266, CF, Plat'Home Linux, TheOpenBlockS, Linux, Embedded Linux, Operating Systems, Open Source, UNIX, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-08-03

Plat'Home OpenBlockS Linux Microserver

The Plat'Home OpenBlockS Microserver, manufactured in Japan, is a low-power PowerPC-based embedded Linux device that can be customized for a variety of applications. by Jason Perlow

Tags: Jason Perlow, Embedded Linux, Linux, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Embedded, Open Source

Image galleries 2008-08-03

Embedded market keeping SFLC busy as in BusyBox

As in the previous suits, the defendants ignored attempts by the SFLC to settle the problems privately. Previous suits settled soon after being filed. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Bell Microproducts Inc., Suit, BusyBox, Embedded Linux, Linux, Internet, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-06-11

Hacking Embedded Linux Based Home Appliances

Embedded Linux is an interesting phenomenon. With millions of devices shipped to-day, from residential gateways to cellular phones, it may be Linux's biggest success story ever. However, it gets disproportionately small amount of interest from the open source community. Part of the blame is on the companies developing embedded Linux...

Tags: Hacking, Metalink Ltd., Linux, Embedded Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software

White papers 2007-08-30

Thoughts on TurboLinux Wizpy

Thoughts on TurboLinux WizpyYes, at that size...... there's room for a partitioner and installer. 1.2Gb is overkill otherwise.The connected computer has to interact with the Woozy... uhm Wizpy. However the connection is made, that's probably the source of the bloat.Embedded Linux is already in use...... and probably doesn't...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, embedded Linux, computer, Microsoft Zune, TurboLinux Wizpy, TurboLinux Inc., Linux

Discussion threads 2007-06-01

Explore U-Boot and the critical role of bootloaders in an embedded Linux system

The bootloader's role in an embedded Linux system cannot be overstated: it is the first piece of software that takes control upon applying power, a critical component that provides the foundation from which the other system software is spawned. In this sample chapter from Embedded Linux Primer:...

Tags: Prentice Hall Inc., Bootloader, Chapter Coverage, Embedded Linux, Linux, Operating Systems, Software

Book chapters 2006-12-19

The New Era of Mobile Linux Ubiquity

In the last few years, Linux has progressed from marginal status as a platform for intelligent devices to a position of ubiquity, even dominance, in embedded design. The progress of the open source Operating System OS spans the gamut of embedded applications, from communications to consumer electronics to automotive applications...

Tags: Device, Microsoft Access, Mobile, Ubiquity, Mobile Linux, Linux, Embedded Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Microsoft Office, Software, Office Suites

White papers 2006-02-01

Blackfin Data Acquisition System

This paper presents a replacement data acquisition system for the KiwiSAS-IV synthetic aperture sonar, designed by the Acoustics Research Group at the University of Canterbury. The replacement system is based on the Analog Devices' Blackfin DSP running a customised embedded Linux operating system. The system captures data at 312.5 kilosamples...

Tags: Data Acquisition, University Of Canterbury, Replacement System, Embedded Linux, Databases, Operating Systems, Software, Linux, Enterprise Software, Data Management

White papers 2006-01-01

Embedded Linux to generate $100 mln in 2005

Embedded Linux is on the path to become a $100 million market in 2005, according to Venture Development Corp.

Tags: embedded Linux, Linux

Blog posts 2005-12-28

White Paper: FUEL Database on MontaVista Linux

Any application which needs to store and retrieve data has a requirement for database services and this is especially true of the newest generation of embedded systems and mobile devices; all have expanding data storage and retrieval needs. The need for these features makes the benefits of an embedded database...

Tags: MontaVista Software Inc., MontaVista Linux, Linux, Storage, Embedded Linux, Databases, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Data Management

White papers 2005-12-19

Tips for Planning Your Embedded Linux Project

This paper will help to ask the right questions and plan for a successful project. With so many options, it is critical to do a little planning up front. What does "Embedded" mean? In the context of this paper the authors are talking about Embedded Systems which generally means any...

Tags: Embedded Linux, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software

White papers 2005-11-18

Embedded Linux in a Wireless Router (EMLI)

Embedded system is a combination of hardware and software behaving as a small computer system to do a specialized job. EMbedding LInux EMLI simply means that people can use the Linux features to serve a particular purpose. EMLI is an attempt to embed a small set of Linux commands into...

Tags: Wireless Router, Loyola University, Router, Embedded Linux, Embedded System, Wireless, EMLI, Linux, Routers & Switches, UNIX, Network Technology, Operating Systems, Open Source, Networking, Software

White papers 2005-10-26

Look for a Linux distro face-off in the embedded space

Embedded software developers put Baskin-Robbins to shame when it comes to dishing up a large variety of operating systems flavors. The swirl of Linux permutations alone puts a rocky road in front of those seeking a smooth ride for reuse and modularity of device code. ...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, Wind River Systems Inc., embedded Linux

Blog posts 2005-09-26

Look for a Linux distro face-off in the embedded space

Embedded software developers put Baskin-Robbins to shame when it comes to dishing up a large variety of operating systems flavors. The swirl of Linux permutations alone puts a rocky road in front of those seeking a smooth ride for reuse and modularity of device code.Yet the use of and preference...

Tags: Wind River Systems, embedded Linux, Linux

Blog posts 2005-09-26

Panasonic to invest in embedded-Linux start-ups

Panasonic to invest in embedded-Linux start-upsNotice they are NOT investing in Windows CE. That would be stupid.The electronics companies are not stupid. They do not want one company owning the platform and sucking the profits out. They want an open OS, with vibrant competition.This can't be trueDon Rupert (aka "No_Ax_to_Grind)...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Linux, GPL, embedded Linux, Panasonic

Discussion threads 2005-09-13

TimeSys adds new embedded Linux option

TimeSys adds new embedded Linux optionThis is the end for M$Mark my words:In 2 years M$ will be out of business.The Linux momentum is inexorable.A small stepAnd one the Linux community as a whole should have taken a long, long time ago. It is difficult to find the latest...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux momentum, Linux, Microsoft Corp., TimeSys, embedded Linux

Discussion threads 2005-08-29

The embedded Linux battle

The embedded Linux battleMultiple embedded Linux options - Not NewsAnyone doing embedded system work already knows there are many Linux options. FSMLabs RTLinuxPro, RTAI, Timesys, Motavista, and GPL RTLinux, to name a few. I believe LynuxWorks BlueCatRT is a repackaged RTLinuxPro. Now with the 2.6 Linux kernel,...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Linux, FSMLabs RTLinuxPro, embedded Linux

Discussion threads 2005-01-21

The embedded Linux battle

There is an interesting market battle going on in the embedded world.It's not just between operating systems, but among versions of a specific operating system -- Linux.We have a GPL Linux for embedded systems, but we also have Montavista Linux, which is selling an alliance story, and nowLynuxWorks, which is...

Tags: This IS, operating system

Blog posts 2005-01-19

Build Your Own Wireless Access Point

This paper will cover the software, tools, libraries, and configuration files needed to construct an embedded Linux wireless access point. Some of the software available for constructing embedded Linux systems will be discussed, and selection criteria for which tools to use for differing embedded applications will be presented. An embedded...

Tags: Access Point, Embedded Linux Wireless Access Point, Embedded Linux, Linux, Wireless, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software

White papers 2004-07-24