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Single board computer specialists to merge —
Feb. 29, 2008 —
Single-board computer (SBC) vendors Arcom and Applied Data Systems (ADS) will merge to form Eurotech, Inc., which will operate as the main U.S. branch of European embedded equipment vendor Eurotech, the companies announced. Parvus, Eurotech's other U.S.-based embedded board and PC subsidiary, will continue to operate separately. ...
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Kontron SBCs support Windows CE and Embedded —
Feb. 29, 2008 —
 Kontron has introduced a trio of single board computers (SBCs) that run Windows XP Embedded and CE. The "PM" boards are based on Intel 852GM chipsets and Celeron/Pentium M processors, and available in form factors that include PC/104-Plus, EPIC, and JRex. ...
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Tiny industrial PC uses pico-ITX mainboard —
Feb. 29, 2008 —
 Delock has announced a compact industrial PC built around a Via pico-ITX motherboard. Designed for DIN-rail mounting, the DL-18HD runs Windows XP, includes a 1GHz Via C7 processor, supports hard disks up to 300MB, and has an optional quad-band cellular modem, according to the company. ...
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Real-time Windows extension shrugs off IRQ conflicts —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
Ardence has announced a new release of its real-time extension software for Windows. RTX version 8.1 boasts support for Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) capable devices, TCP/IP enhancements, improved kernel debugging support, timer intervals as small as one microsecond, and shared multiprocessor support for Windows Vista, according to the company. ...
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Windows XP Embedded PC captures video —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 Matrox Imaging has announced a small-footprint computer that runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe) and targets video-capture applications. The 4Sight X features dual gigabit Ethernet ports, three IEEE 1394 a/b ports, eight USB ports, and PCI expansion slots that accept optional frame grabbers, according to the company. ...
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Open source, Java-based POS app rev'd —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 Pamplona, Spain-based Openbravo has updated its cross-platform, open source, Java-based POS (point of sales/service) software for retail and hospitality businesses. The OpenBravo 2.0 software release runs on Windows and is said to offer enhanced usability, configuration, and localization capabilities. ...
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New Xeons promise seven-year availability —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
Intel has added a couple of high-end server chips to its high-longevity embedded parts roadmap. Now shipping with seven-year lifecycle guarantees and a new "power-optimized" 5100 chipset, the quad-core Xeon 5400 and dual-core Xeon 5200 are fabricated with Intel's new 45nm process and high-K, metal gate transistor formula. ...
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Compact ARM11 SBC runs Windows CE —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 Applied Data Systems (ADS) is shipping a 3 x 5-inch SBC (single-board computer) available with Windows CE 6.0. The Bitsy G5 is based on a 532MHz Freescale i.MX31 processor, supports touchscreen displays, has a PCMCIA slot, and uses under a Watt of power, according to ADS. ...
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Hypervisor gets improved multiprocessor support —
Feb. 28, 2008 —
 LynuxWorks is readying a new version of its Windows-compatible separation kernel and hypervisor. Providing multiple independent levels of security (MILS) in aerospace, government, and defense applications, LynxSecure 2.0 offers improved multiprocessor support, a lightweight POSIX runtime environment, more flexible device assignments, and enhanced security, LynuxWorks said. ...
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Encryption tool protects .NET, Windows source code —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
[Updated Feb. 29] -- V.I. Labs says it has enhanced the anti-tampering capabilities of its encryption tool for protecting software IP (intellectual property). Version 2.2 of CodeArmor for Windows and .NET also boasts expanded anti-debugging, secure debugger enhancements, device driver verification, plus support for Sybase PowerBuilder and Borland Delphi compilers, ...
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Windows Mobile 6 phone packs dual SIMs —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
 General Mobile has announced a Windows Mobile 6-based phone with dual SIM slots, Bluetooth, a two megapixel camera, and a 2.8-inch QVGA display. The DSTW1's dual slots allow the use of two different numbers or even carriers, the company says. ...
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.NET Micro Framework kit targets students —
Feb. 27, 2008 —
 SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions has announced a student-oriented embedded development kit for Microsoft's .NET Micro Framework. The "EDK-Plus" includes a single-board computer (SBC) built around an ARM9-based Cirrus EP9302 SoC (system-on-chip), preloaded software, serial cables, and a high-quality, step-by-step development guide, according to the company. ...
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IBM to bundle WEPOS with point-of-sale systems —
Feb. 26, 2008 —
 IBM and Microsoft announced that Windows Embedded Point of Service (WEPOS) will now come pre-loaded on a variety of point-of sale, self-checkout, and self-service devices. The agreement includes IBM's AnyPlace Kiosk and SurePOS 300, 500, and 700, originally introduced last fall, according to the companies. ...
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Camera-equipped barcode scanner runs Windows CE —
Feb. 26, 2008 —
 Casio has introduced a Windows CE 5.0-based handheld computer intended for 1D barcode scanning applications. The Cassiopeia IT-600 features a CMOS imager, VGA touchscreen display, Bluetooth, IrDA, and an optional camera that works even in low light, according to the company. ...
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Windows Mobile Trojan horse found in the wild —
Feb. 26, 2008 —
 McAfee's Avert Labs division is warning users about one of the first "Trojan horse" viruses to afflict Windows Mobile. Dubbed WinCE/Infojack, it allows silent installation of malware, and sends information about an infected device to the Trojan's author, according to the company. ...
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Microsoft beefs up .NET Micro Framework networking —
Feb. 26, 2008 —
 Microsoft has announced a new release of its .NET Micro Framework platform for low-end embedded processors. Version 2.5 adds a native TCP/IP stack and support for Web Services on Devices (WSD), which aims to allow network-connected devices to discover and connect to one another without ...
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Mobile thin clients feature Gigabit Ethernet —
Feb. 26, 2008 —
 Wyse Technology has introduced two new laptop-style thin client devices based on Windows XP Embedded. The X90L and X90Le offer a Via C7-M ULV processor clocked at 1.2GHz, a 15.4-inch WXGA display, Gigabit Ethernet, and optional Bluetooth, according to the company. ...
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Microsoft relaunches online resource for Windows Mobile developers —
Feb. 26, 2008 —
Microsoft says its online Windows Mobile Developer center has been completely redesigned, with more diverse content, and quicker access to related blogs. Four main sections are devoted to "applications for smart devices," "mobile games," "mobile web," and "rich Internet development," according to the company. ...
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Cortex-A8 SoCs target embedded, consumer devices —
Feb. 26, 2008 —
 Texas Instruments (TI) announced four Windows CE-compatible, Cortex-A8-based applications processors today. At the high end, the OMAP35xx line closely resembles TI's OMAP34xx offerings for mobile phones, but with larger ball-pitch and lower-volume pricing, for use in embedded applications and less mainstream consumer electronics devices. ...
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Qt release supports Windows CE targets —
Feb. 25, 2008 —
 Trolltech has started shipping a preview version of Qt that supports Windows CE as a build target. The Qt toolkit allows desktop applications built on Qt to be recompiled for Windows CE with minimal changes, according to the company.
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Portable ultrasound tool runs Windows CE —
Feb. 25, 2008 —
 Sonosite has announced a portable ultrasound device that runs Windows CE 6.0. Customized for use by obstetricians and gynecologists, the "M-Turbo M-OB/GYN Office" is more powerful than cart-based systems, comes with dual transducers, and can export images in standard PC formats, according to the company. ...
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Thin clients gain speech recognition —
Feb. 25, 2008 —
 Igel Techology has announced the incorporation of Philips SpeechMagic voice recognition technology into its thin client devices. Operable with or without training, the technology supports 25 different languages, allows dictation directly into templates, and permits switching between client- and server-based recognition, according to the company. ...
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WinMo phones gain Vista "SideShow" support —
Feb. 25, 2008 —
 A third-party provider is offering what appears to be the first support for Vista "SideShow" gadgets on Windows Mobile phones. ControlThink's ThinkRemote Community Edition lets Vista users feed content and small applications to their phones, or use their phone to control their PC, the company said. ...
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Mobile Firefox seeks more UI feedback —
Feb. 22, 2008 —
 The Mozilla Foundation has released a new prototype user interface (UI) for its upcoming mobile version of Firefox, and is seeking comments. In addition, the code has now been ported to Windows Mobile, according to a blog post by Mozilla developer and project lead Doug Turner. ...
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Multimedia-oriented SoC gains Windows CE 5.0 support —
Feb. 22, 2008 —
 3D Labs has announced Windows CE support for its ARM-based mobile applications processor. The DMS-02 system on chip (SoC) is also offered with a new development system that includes a touchscreen, WiFi, a camera, storage, and other PC-style features, according to the company. ...
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