http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Cray's latest supercomputer will run Cray's modified version of SUSE Linux on AMD's upcoming 16-core & Interlagos& Opteron chip and Nvidia's Tesla 20-Series GPU (graphics processing unit). The XK6 system should deliver up to 50 petaflops of performance when it ships later this year, claims Cray.... (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – The final Linux 2.6.39 kernel was released with a fairly modest feature set, led by a new IPset technology for simplifying firewall deployment. Other major features include Ext4 performance and scalability improvements, a media controller subsystem for video acquisition, a block plugging overhaul for fast storage I/O, and support for the latest AMD & Cayman& Radeon graphics.... (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – Timesys announced LinuxLink support for PMC-Sierra's MIPS-based WinPath3-SuperLite networking system on chip (SoC), a scaled-down version of the WinPath3. (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – Aaeon announced a Qseven-format CPU module with an Intel Atom N450 processor as well as PCI Express, LPC, and SMBus expansion. The AQ7-LN module ships with up to 1GB of DDR2 memory and up to 4GB SSD storage, and offers dual display capability, plus SATA, gigabit Ethernet, and USB connectivity, says the company.... (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – The Fedora Project announced the beta release of its Fedora 15 & Lovelock& Linux distribution, featuring the new GNOME 3 desktop, the Systemd initialization system, and a new dynamic firewall feature. Meanwhile, though, GNOME 3 has received mixed reviews from the GNOME faithful, many claiming the project went too far in simplifying the interface.... (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – Google is baking specifications for a tablet based on its Chrome OS into its open source Linux code, the company confirmed. Meanwhile Google flattened its executive structure, promoting Android creator Andy Rubin and others to senior vice president roles, and has also acquired Pushlife, makers of an iTunes-like music app for Android.... (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – ITTIA announced a High Availability (HA) version of its lightweight, Linux-compatible SQL R-DBMS (relational database management system). ITTIA DB SQL High Availability uses replication and online backup to connect databases across a system, ensuring continual availability, says the company.... (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – The Ubuntu project released the Beta 1 version of Ubuntu 11.04 (& Natty Narwhal& ), which switches the Linux distribution to the homegrown, multitouch Unity desktop environment. Ubuntu 11.04 advances to Linux 2.6.38, adds LibreOffice 3.3.2, offers Firefox 4, and enhances the Software Center with & rate and review& plus an experimental try-before-you-buy function.... (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – HP released its WebOS 3.0 software development kit (SDK), which takes advantage of new features available on the recently announced HP TouchPad tablet. Meanwhile, HP's new CEO Leo Apotheker offered more details on how HP plans to spread WebOS across multiple devices and establish partnerships with smaller companies to expand the Linux-based platform.... (Embedded)
Email this pagehttp://www.linuxfordevices.com – Axiomtek announced an HD-ready digital signage computer that includes a 46-inch touchscreen with a 4000:1 contrast ratio and IP3X/IP65 protection against dust and water. (Embedded)
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