Linux Devices
- Nettop is "almost fanless" Shuttle Incorporated unveiled a "nettop" computer claimed to offer "almost fanless" operation and use just 38 Watts. The mini-ITX based "X27" includes an Intel Atom 230 processor, a gigabit Ethernet port, DVI video output, a 2.5-inch hard drive bay, and a PCI expansion slot, says Shuttle.
- Tutorial sounds alarm for Nokia tablets IBM's DeveloperWorks has published another tutorial by author Peter Seebach on developing for Linux-based Nokia Internet Tablets. The latest tutorial offers a command line program and related tips to ease the process of setting alarms on the Nokia N810 (pictured at left).
- CG Linux distro supports multicore MIPS64 MontaVista is touting its Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) distribution's support for Cavium's Octeon architecture. Using the architecture-specific registration available in version 4.0 of the CGL spec, it has registered its Carrier Grade Edition (CGE) 5.0 Linux product as "CGL 4.0-compliant for the Cavium Octeon MIPS64 architecture."
- Embedded Linux guide updated O'Reilly has updated its guide to Building Embedded Linux Systems by Karim Yaghmour. In the 462-page Second Edition, Yaghmour is joined by new co-authors Gilad Ben-Yossef and Jonathan Masters in updating this "in-depth, hard-core guide to putting together embedded systems based on Linux," says O'Reilly.
- Patent dispute threatens GPS imports U.S. importation of smartphones and other devices using SiRF's GPS chipsets could be banned by December, if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) adopts a recommendation made last week. Announced by Broadcom, the ruling is the latest development in a patent battle between the chipmakers.
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Samsung's Instinct
Announced at CTIA, the 3.1-inch touchscreen Instinct has a few things that iPhone doesn’t, namely localized haptic feedback, EV-DO Rev A, GPS, microSD slot, and three (count ‘em) hard navigation keys.
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