Archive for October, 2008

Linux powers "cloud" gaming console

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Ubuntu News, linux | No Comments »

Envizions has announced an "open source hybrid Linux gaming system" aimed at game developers. The EVO Smart Console is based on a 2.9GHz, 64-bit Athlon, includes its own Linux distro ... Read more..

COM Express module runs Linux

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Ubuntu News, linux | No Comments »

Win Enterprises announced a COM Express module targeting medical, test and measurement, kiosks, and network security applications. The MB-73150 (left) supports Core 2 Duo, Pentium M, or Celeron M processors, ... Read more..

Modular DB stores media metadata

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Ubuntu News, linux | No Comments »

A small database consulting firm in Bellevue, Wash. is shipping a lightweight, modular database targeting metadata storage in digital media applications. ITTIA's "Compact DB" uses the same file formats and ... Read more..

NEP Alliance redefines "scope"

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Ubuntu News, linux | No Comments »

An influential industry group aimed at standardizing "carrier grade" systems for telecom and other industries has updated its position paper. The readable technical document is a great place to start ... Read more..

Linux phone pioneer acquired

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 Posted in Hardware, Ubuntu News, linux | No Comments »

Wind River has completed its $16M acquisition of Linux smartphone pioneer Mizi Research, it announced. The Seoul, Korea based acquisition will broaden its mobile Linux services delivery capability in Asia ... Read more..