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Embedded Linux Newsletter
July 22, 2004
by Rick Lehrbaum
Editor-in-chief
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Welcome to LinuxDevices.com's Embedded Linux Newsletter July 22, 2004 by Rick Lehrbaum Editor-in-chief |
China picks Linux for 3G mobile phones -- Chinese government-owned telecom equipment manufacturer Datang has selected Linux as the embedded operating system for a mobile handset designed to work with Datang's TD-SCDMA network equipment, expected to power 3G (third-generation) networks in China by 2005. The TD-SCDMA standard, the world's third 3G technology, may also see use in Europe and elsewhere.
Deli chain serves up embedded Linux -- A large deli chain will implement a Linux-based point-of-sale (POS) system using cross-platform restaurant software from Siva Corporation. Jason's Deli will run the iSiva suite on embedded Linux POS devices in conjunction with local and remote Windows servers. "Its stability and low cost make Linux well-suited as an embedded, appliance-type operating system," the company says.
Crytography approach suits resource-constrained Linux devices -- This primer provides a gentle yet thorough introduction to elliptical key cryptography (ECC), said to be ideal for resource-constrained embedded Linux systems because it provides more "security per bit" than other types of asymmetric cryptography. Find out all about ECC by reading the complete whitepaper, which also explains symmetric and asymmetric key approaches, and the basic math behind RSA and Diffie-Hellman algorithms.
Device servers put equipment online with Linux -- SSV has used embedded Linux in two tiny device servers for industrial automation. The IGW/800 and IGW/900 can add an Ethernet interface to serial machines in factories, building control systems, and automotive applications, thereby increasing cable lengths and enabling them to send email or be controlled/logged remotely. Read more details in our device profile.
Linux appliance eats spam alive -- IntelliReach has used SuSE Linux in a spam-, virus-, and image-filtering network appliance supporting Notes, GroupWise, and Microsoft mail servers. The MessageScreen blocks 98 percent of spam, the company says, with "virtually zero" false positives. It targets companies wishing to create and enforce effective email policies. Read more details in our device profile.
Object-oriented shared memory programming under Linux -- This article discusses the Linux operating system's shared memory architecture, and how object-oriented C++ programmers can best exploit it. According to the author, shared memory is the most efficient inter-process communication channel available in modern operating systems, and Linux's shared memory architecture is uniquely useful. Find out more about how to take advantage of Linux's shared memory architecture by reading this in-depth technical article.
Guest editorial debunks Linux security concerns -- This guest editorial by FSMLabs CEO Victor Yodaiken looks at several operating system certifications that have recently been used as ammunition against Linux by real-time OS vendors targeting the high-security and military markets. It also debunks several emotional and inflammatory arguments impugning Linux security.
How to boot Linux from an external USB or FireWire drive -- A detailed technical article by IBM developerWorks explains how to boot Linux from external FireWire or USB drives, in conjunction with a boot floppy, USB storage device, internal drive partition, or another device recognized by the system BIOS. The article also explains basic bootloader concepts that may interest embedded Linux developers
DSL TV just around the corner, ABI says -- DSL TV is coming, says market research firm ABI. ABI's report, "The Rise of Broadband Video," predicts accelerating DSL adoption rates accompanied by the rollout of digital movie distribution networks, creating a $6 billion market for PC-to-TV bridges, as well as growth in other device segments where Linux is popular.
SCO loses first anti-Linux lawsuit -- SCO has essentially lost its lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler, one of two the financially ailing Unix vendor filed against high-profile Linux users in an effort to discredit the open source operating system and the GNU General Public License (GPL) under which it is distributed. SCO's other case against Linux user Autozone has been postponed, and SCO is also struggling in an earlier case against Linux powerhouse IBM, according to Bruce Perens, an expert on open source legal issues.
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