D-Link's tiny home net share runs Linux -- Digital home communications technologies specialist D-Link worked with Intel to build an innovative "Central Home Drive" that leverages an embedded Linux operating system and Universal Plug-n-Play (UPnP) technology to create a network-attached repository for shared multimedia files in the home that works in heterogeneous networks out of the box. Story
Newest CELF member launches home entertainment platform -- CAC Media has joined the Consumer Electronics Linux Forum (CELF), and along with partner Video Without Boundaries (VWB) hopes to license its embedded Linux based MediaReady Convergence Software Suite for home entertainment devices to consumer electronics (CE) device manufacturers. CAC Media says its patent-pending solutions overcome many of the obstacles and challenges that have thus far inhibited convergence between the personal computing and consumer electronics markets. Story
Software-only VoIP solution to ship first on embedded Linux -- Trinity Convergence, a developer of embedded communications software for telecommunications equipment manufacturers, has launched a unique software-only Voice over IP (VoIP) solution with initial support for embedded Linux. Story
Millions of access points required to meet surging Wi-Fi demand -- According to market research firm ABI, the Wi-Fi hotspot industry continues to experience tremendous growth, aided by lower pricing points and standardization of technology. ABI believes this growth will continue to accelerate, as companies and consumers adopt usage of the technology at a faster pace. One of the key beneficiaries of this growth is Wi-Fi access point suppliers, with shipments to hotspots growing about 50% on a compound basis to 2008. This growth, however, is not without its pitfalls. Story
Next-gen PCMCIA: "thinner, faster, lighter" -- The PCMCIA trade association rolled out version 1.0 of its next-generation standard for modular mobile and desktop computer expansion at last week's Intel Developer Forum in San Jose, CA. ExpressCard achieves its space reduction by replacing the legacy parallel buses of the first and second generation PCMCIA card standards with state-of-the-art, high-speed serial connections, following a trend common in current computer system design. Story
PVR and VOD join forces to redefine future of TV -- Video on demand (VOD) and personal video recording (PVR), the two non-linear video viewing models, will redefine the future of the television experience, according to a new study from technology research firm ABI. Presently, PVR might may be the weapon of choice for direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operators, while VOD is favored by cable multi-system operators (MSOs). All pay-TV platforms, including the budding "Telco TV," will rely heavily on the non-linear aspect and convenience of these two technologies. Story
"End-to-end" iTV solution based on embedded Linux -- MPEG-4 specialist Envivio has teamed with set-top box provider STiNO Media AG and embedded Linux distributor TUXIA on an end-to-end MPEG-4 interactive TV (iTV) solution using the open architecture of Linux and MPEG-4 standards. Story
Tool suite aims to rival Windows Embedded tools for ease, integration -- Metrowerks has rev'ed its Platform Creation Suite (PCS) for Linux OS to Version 3.0, adding ease of use features that could rival those in development tools from Microsoft for Windows Embedded (XP Embedded and CE) and those from Wind River. Metrowerks says PCS can help developers create their own board support packages (BSPs), Linux distributions, and applications with less effort and less deep know-how than was previously required. Story
Openwave helps Linux challenge Symbian, Microsoft in smartphones -- In a move meant to speed high-function Linux-based phones to market and provide a viable alternative to both Symbian and Windows for high-function mobile devices, Openwave Systems has ported its graphical application framework for wireless mobile apps to MontaVista Software's Consumer Electronics Edition (CEE) Linux operating system. In addition to providing a graphical application framework, Openwave's suite also provides browser, messaging client, file management, and media player functions. Story
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