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Embedded Systems have a Hot Time in San Francisco. This week the Embedded Systems Conference hit San Francisco and
with it came a flood of press releases as vendors vied to show off
their best new products. New alliances and new resolves promise a
great future for Linux in the embedded space. Most of the major
Linux players made multiple announcements, so by company (and in no
particular order):
MontaVista made a range of
announcements, from the release of Hard Hat
Linux 2.0 and the Hard Hat Linux 2.0
Professional Edition which features a comprehensive suite of
development tools, to the open source release of its hot swap infrastructure code. Now a Source Forge project. Then, in
cooperation with Hitachi Ltd. they released Hard Hat Linux and development tools for the Hitachi SH-3 and SH-4
microprocessors. If that wasn't enough for one week, they also
joined with Trolltech to provide
Trolltech's Qt/Embedded development framework with MontaVista's Hard
Hat Linux distribution in a comprehensive platform - OS, development
framework and embedded windowing system. Conference goers were
treated to the latter running on a Compaq iPAQ.
Lineo, Inc. released new
SecureEdge Appliances, Firewall and Network Attached Storage and
the
Lineo Embedix[tm] Board Development Kit (BDK). They announced
the opening of the new
Lineo Embedded Systems Center in Silicon Valley. Lineo also
made some alliances: they
announced a partnership with ARM to further the development and
use of embedded Linux on ARM®core-based microprocessors; with
Trolltech, to ensure that Trolltech's Qt/Embedded application
framework integrates seamlessly into Lineo's Embedix[tm] software
development kit; and with
Metrowerks, makers of CodeWarrior®. The CodeWarrior for Embedix
Development System for the PowerQUICC II[tm] MPC8260 is shipping
now.
Red Hat, Inc. announced that it
has joined the EEMBC, the Embedded
MicroprocessorBenchmarking Consortium. Through its membership in
this consortium, Red Hat will have access to the EEMBC (tm)
benchmark code, which will allow it to optimize code generation for
its partners. Working with Altera Corporation they announced a
version of the Red Hat GNUPro embedded
development tools that support Altera's ARM.-based and
MIPS.-based Excalibur(tm) embedded processor solutions. The company
is also supplying Morpho Technologies with a
GNUPro tool suite compatible with their m_RISC-based
reconfigurable DSP (rDSP(tm)) chip.
Lynuxworks announced a new
release of BlueCat(TM) Linux with MIPS
support and the CodeWarrior(TM)
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Edition for LynuxWorks
Development Tools. With these tools, companies using Linux and
Solaris host development environments can deploy on LynxOS(R) and
BlueCat(TM) Linux targets.
Any way, that's the tip of the iceberg. More announcements from ESC
are scattered through the press releases, and not just in the
categories created specially for this week. Look for ZF Micro
Devices, Inc., formerly ZF Linux Devices, Altera, ARM and many other
exciting embedded announcements.
Intel releases iSCSI reference software as
open source. Intel has released a
reference implementation of the iSCSI specification for next
generation storage systems as open source software.
Mountain View Data Announces Availability of
SnapFS Beta. Mountain View Data announced the availability of
the beta version of SnapFS, enhancing journaling file systems with
the capability to capture and retain multiple snapshot versions of
files and folders. SnapFS beta is currently available for the Linux
2.2 kernel in conjunction with the Ext3 journal file system.
Komodo(TM) IDE - the Killer Mozilla Application. ActiveState announced the release of
the Mozilla based Komodo 1.0. Komodo is a Perl and Python,
multi-language integrated development environment (IDE)
based on the Mozilla application framework.
SuSE's Free Linux Program for US High Schools. SuSE Linux has announced
SuSE's Free Linux Program for US High Schools. Initially, SuSE
will sponsor more than 2,000 boxes of SuSE Linux throughout US
public and private high schools.
Linux Stock Index for April 05 to April 11, 2001.
LSI at closing on April 05, 2001 ... 28.23
LSI at closing on April 11, 2001 ... 28.67
The high for the week was 28.71
The low for the week was 26.86
Press Releases:
Open source products
Embedded Systems Conference
- Altera (SAN FRANCISCO):
Designers Using Linux Now Have Access to Altera's SOPC Solutions.
- Altera (SAN FRANCISCO):
Altera Taps into Linux and Ethernet Markets With Nios Embedded Processor Core.
- ARM (CAMBRIDGE, U.K.):
ARM Supports Partners and Developer Community With Launch of ARM DevZone Web Site.
- Consystant (SAN FRANCISCO):
New Environment to Reuse Software Components and Retarget Software Designs Now Available from Consystant.
The Consystant environment runs on Linux.
- DevelopOnline (SAN FRANCISCO):
Success with Open Microprocessor Platforms Attracts Embedded Software to DevelopOnline; Eight New Alliances Grow Robust Online Software 'Stacks'.
- EPSON Electronics America Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
EPSON Announces New Member Of Embedded Memory Companion Chip Family, The S1D13A04.
Comes with Linux drivers.
- Extended Systems (SAN FRANCISCO):
Extended Systems Ships Bluetooth Software Version 1.2.1 for Handheld Devices; Product complies with Bluetooth Spec. 1.1, adds support for Linux OS & Infineon Radios.
- Force Computers (SAN FRANCISCO):
Force Introduces Centellis CO 28000-10U 'Array of Independent Servers' Platform Series.
- Force Computers (SAN FRANCISCO):
Force Introduces PowerPMC-250 Platform for Small Footprint, Real-time Applications.
- Force Computers (SAN FRANCISCO):
Force Introduces Flexor System 2 Embedded Server for High-Density Rack-Mount Applications.
- Highlander Engineering, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
Highlander Improves the Portability of Software Distributed Between Enterprise and Embedded Computers.
Highlander VisiBroker for C++ for Embedded Systems version 4.1 supports a complete, embedded implementation of the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA(R)) 2.3 specification with the Real-Time CORBA extensions.
- I-Logix Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
I-Logix Details 'Product Management Portal' Strategy to Streamline the Embedded Development and Product Lifecycle Process for the Pervasive Computing Market.
I-Logix is a founding member of the Embedded Linux Consortium.
- Innoveda (MARLBORO, Mass.):
Innoveda's V-CPU Boosts HW/SW Co-Verification Performance.
V-CPU also now supports Windows 2000 and Red Hat Linux
platforms, and multi-threaded software applications.
- NextNine, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
NextNine Ships SurroundView Version 2.1; New Ease-of-Use Features Enable Sophisticated Real-time Graphical Monitoring Right Out of the Box.
- NextNine, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
NextNine, Inc. Introduces NextNine R&D Remote Troubleshooting/Debugging Software for Embedded Telecom/Datacom Systems.
NextNine R&D supports a range of real time operating systems.
- REDSonic, Inc. (Orange County, Calif.):
REDSONIC aligns with M-SYSTEMS to provide comprehensive software-integrated hardware solutions to embedded community..
- RidgeRun, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
DSPLinux Demonstrated on Texas Instruments' DSC Processors for Imaging Internet Appliances.
- RidgeRun, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
RidgeRun Collaboration With DevelopOnline Gives Linux Developers Instant Access To New DSP + ARM Processor Platforms.
- Teknor (SAN FRANCISCO):
Teknor Offers Latest Low Power Pentium III Speeds for Communications SBC.
- Teknor (SAN FRANCISCO):
Teknor Targets CTI and Internet Infrastructure Markets With New SBC.
Linux is supported.
- ZF Micro Devices, Inc. (PALO ALTO, Calif.):
ZF Micro Devices' Superior Web-Enabled Product Support Helps Speed Up Time-to-Market.
The ZFx86 PC-on-a-Chip includes a PhoenixBIOS(TM) and a choice of a customized Linux implementation or Wind River's VxWorks. Every ZFx86 Integrated Development System includes Red Hat Linux 6.2 and LynuxWorks BlueCat Linux and the LynuxWorks development tools.
Embedded Java
Distributions and bundled products
Proprietary Products for Linux
Servers and bundled products
Products and Services Using Linux
- BigStorage Inc. & FalconStor Software, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO and MELVILLE, N.Y.):
BigStorage and FalconStor Partner to Offer K2 NAS Series With FalconStor's IPStor for Linux-Based SAN/NAS Solution.
The K2 NAS is based on Linux technology and works with IPStor's SAN capabilities without any porting.
- Chromium Communications (Kirkland, WA):
Chromium Announces Speed Enhancement for Apache Web Servers.
ChromeLinux/WebServer is a highly optimized version of the Apache 1.3 Web Server built on top of the Linux platform.
- Everex Communications, Inc. (FREMONT & SUNNYVALE, Calif.):
Everex Communications Inc. and Jungo Software Technologies Inc. Partner to Provide a Complete Broadband IAD/Intelligent Gateway Solution.
- Intrusion.com, Inc. (RICHARDSON, Texas):
Intrusion.com Announces Affordable, Easy to Deploy, High Speed Network Intrusion Detection System.
The PDS appliances use hardened Red Hat Linux and open Intel architecture.
- TUXIA (BLOOMFIELD, N.J.):
TUXIA Announces U.S. Launch of its Embedded Linux-Based Technology for Internet Appliances and Thin Clients.
Products With Linux Versions
- Aries Systems Corporation (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.):
DocuRights(R) Enhanced to Support Linux, Reinforcing Aries' Strategic Focus on Digital Rights Management for STM (Scientific, Technical and Medical) Publishers.
- Barnes & Noble.com (NEW YORK):
Barnes & Noble.com and MightyWords Team To Expand Digital Content Beyond eBooks.
- Boulder Instruments (Longmont, Colorado):
Boulder Instruments adds Linux Support to it's real-time PCI/CPCI Recorders.
- Covalent Technologies, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
Covalent Technologies To Optimize Covalent SSL for Intel's Itanium Processor Platform.
- Cyber-Ark (DEDHAM, Mass.):
Cyber-Ark Adds Comprehensive E-Mail Security Options; PrivateArk 'Network Vault' Provides Added Security for Business Communications.
- ESET Software (San Diego, CA):
NOD32 Best of the Next Gen Anti-Virus Systems.
- GDA Technologies (SAN JOSE, Calif.):
GDA Technologies, Inc. delivers working platform for FiberCycle's 206 WebBunker Server.
- General Micro Systems (SAN FRANCISCO):
General Micro Systems Announces Hot-Swappable, CompactPCI CPU Board For Telecom Applications.
- Hewlett-Packard Company (SAN FRANCISCO):
HP Introduces Software, Services and Alliances to Help Businesses Provide Secure e-Commerce.
HP announced enhancements to the HP Netaction software suite for security software, services and alliances.
- International Messaging Associates (Hong Kong):
IEMS5 users get US off on beta purchase.
Beta participants of the Linux-Windows-based Internet Exchange Messaging Server (IEMS) 5 shall get a US$300 price off if they purchase the messaging solution now rather than wait for its forthcoming official release.
- Litronic Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO):
Litronic Increases SSL Transaction Speeds With Easy Install SSP CipherAccelerator, Simplifies Faster Online Authentication.
- Mainsoft Corporation (SAN JOSE, Calif.):
Mainsoft Unveils Patent Pending Technology That Adds Platform Independence To Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Motorola Computer Group (SAN FRANCISCO):
Motorola Unveils Strategy to Provide Embedded Bluetooth Computing Solutions.
Motorola announced its strategy to provide Bluetooth wireless technology on embedded infrastructures running on a choice of three operating systems (Linux(R), VxWorks(R) and Windows 2000(R)) and two architecture processors (PowerPC(R) and Intel(R)).
- Plato Design Systems, Inc. (SAN JOSE, Calif.):
Plato Introduces NanoRoute for SoC Routing.
- SSH Communications Security (SAN FRANCISCO):
Next-Generation SSH Secure Shell Offers Support for PKI, Smart Cards and Advanced Encryption Standard.
- Synquiry (BELMONT, Mass.):
Synquiry's Content Weaver Links Content by Context-Of-Use Facilitating Richer Exposure and Faster Location of Content.
- Tradia, Inc. (SAN JOSE, Calif.):
InstantXML Turns Java Apps into Web Services; Tradia Software Creates Interoperability Between Java and Other Web Platforms.
A version certified for the Linux platform and the WebLogic application server will be available shortly.
- VFZoom (BOSTON):
VFZoom Unveils Version 2.2 of the First Truly Lossless, Scalable and Reversible File Format and Application Suite for Digital Images.
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Section Editor: Rebecca Sobol.
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April 12, 2001
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