Linux newcomers are becoming part of the mainstream effort to create software for non-PC "embedded" computing devices, as indicated by a host of trade show announcements. Linux, a clone of the Unix ...

The Embedded Linux Consortium releases its first specification in an attempt to ensure that Linux for devices such as cell phones conforms to certain guidelines. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from ...

In my writings about past embedded systems conferences, I've characterized the impact of Linux on the embedded market as a “disruptive technology” that was rewriting the rules of the game. Not any ...

In previous articles, we looked at how to configure the kernel as well as the key components of an embedded operating system (OS). This new article focuses on the hardware components of embedded Linux ...

LinuxDevices.com is pleased to announce publication of The Linux-friendly Embedded SBCs Quick Reference Guide. The new guide provides a tutorial and perspective on the rapidly diverging shapes, sizes, ...

One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

Electronics and software going into medical devices has become increasingly more sophisticated. Platforms utilizing embedded Linux are also common these days. Likewise, safety and security remain ...

In the September issue, we said we'd help you learn about embedded Linux. And the best way to learn is hands-on, right? At LinuxWorld Expo in August, I ran into David Feldman, CEO of ZF Linux Devices, ...

This week Edge Impulse has announced its move into embedded Linux rolling out official support for the Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC. Now, users of Edge Impulse can select the right processor class for their ...

A major force in software embedded in devices such as cell phones, Wind River signs a deal with leading Linux seller Red Hat to jointly develop a version of the open-source software. Stephen Shankland ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Brian Benchoff is an embedded engineer who has graced us with ...