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What Embedded Linux Distros Would You Support? 83

Posted by Cliff on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:25AM from the top-of-the-embedded-pile dept.

dannys42 asks: "I work for a cool company that works with, among other things, embedded Linux systems. We'd like to provide an SDK for our customers and will likely support one or two Linux distros, plus Windows+Cygwin as build environments. Up until now, I'd assumed that most corporate developers were using Fedora, simply because of its similarity to Red Hat Enterprise and for its maturity. However, I'm curious to know, for those fortunate enough to develop for embedded Linux, what distribution do you expect to be supported for a build environment?"

Submission + - Tim O'Reilly: Next on the Internet is "Who 2.0

Submitted by Maverick Moore on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:23AM

Maverick Moore writes: Tim O'Reilly, the real guru of the Internet, predicted in an interview for eitb24.com during a visit to the Basque Country "a rich identity system you could call Who 2.0".

Submission + - RFID chips - top 10 places to stick em

Submitted by Bambino on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:21AM

Bambino writes: RFID is popping up all over the place these days and this article claims to show the best, worst... and craziest uses of the chips. The list kicks up some interesting examples — including Legoland and primary schools in Japan chipping kids, RFID-enabled pub tables that enable students to get drinks without the hassle of going to the bar, and tags for blood bags and hospital in-patients. There's even a plan to tag airline passengers to check on their movements around the airport before they board a flight.

Submission + - j.ello on IT: Gardening with a Flamethrower

Submitted by

Anonymous Coward

on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:20AM

Anonymous Coward writes: "IT Managers: Don't pat yourself on the back for providing great customer service to your organization. you may be the reason outsourcing is attractive."

Submission + - FoxLingo 2

Submitted by

Yotam Elal

on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:15AM

Yotam Elal writes: "FoxLingo 2 released: http://www.concisefreeware.com/foxlingo.php
The Ultimate Language Tool!

Main Features:
Web Page Translation — Translates full web pages (over 1,000 different language pairs)
Translated Search — Searches foreign pages using terms written in your language
Auto Translation — Automatically translates websites by recognizing their domain
Text Translation — Translates text entered in the search box or selected on any web page
Language Resources — Over 90 language services (encyclopedias, text-to-speech, etc.)
Ixquick — Metasearch engine with unique features, language search and complete privacy
Learning Languages — Over 100 links to language learning sites for a variety of languages
Freeware — FoxLingo is completely free and contains no adware or spyware
Complete Privacy — FoxLingo does not take any information from it's users"

Feed The Indian Drug Lord (wired.com)

From feed by wiredfeed on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:12AM

To Big Pharma, Mumbai-based drugmaker Cipla is a pirate operation. To the developing world, it's a medicine chest. Now its cheap generics are coming to a pharmacy near you. By Erika Check from Wired magazine.

Feed Saving the World Without Hippies (wired.com)

From feed by wiredfeed on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:12AM

Worldchanging, a new tome on sustainability, makes going green easy and leaves behind the tree-hugger stereotypes. By Jenn Shreve.

Feed My Data, Your Machine (wired.com)

From feed by wiredfeed on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:12AM

A new attack against implementations of the popular RSA encryption scheme demonstrates how hard it is to protect information when someone else has control of the computer on which it resides. Commentary by Bruce Schneier.

Feed Nike+ IPod = Surveillance (wired.com)

From feed by wiredfeed on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:12AM

The new Nike+ iPod Sport Kit provides a wireless link between your running shoes and your music player. Researchers demonstrate how stalkers and unscrupulous marketers could tap into your sneakers from afar. By Annalee Newitz.

Feed Subatomic Inferno Under the Alps (wired.com)

From feed by wiredfeed on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:12AM

The world's most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, takes delivery of its last superconducting main magnet, and Wired News gets an exclusive underground tour. John Borland reports from Geneva. Nov 30, 2006 | 2:00 AM The world's biggest collider hopes to create a smorgasbord of exotic particles, from the so-called God particle to dark matter and maybe even miniature black holes. John Borland goes to the edge of theory. Nov 30, 2006 | 2:00 AM Take a photo tour of mankind's most ambitious physics experiment ever. Nov 30, 2006 | 2:00 AM The United States is losing its leadership role in particle physics as its best brains move to sunny Switzerland. But fear not: There's always another giant accelerator on the horizon. By John Borland.

Submission + - Check Point not sour on U.S. companies: | InfoWorl

Submitted by on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:07AM

An anonymous reader writes: After all, his Israeli company's previous attempt to buy a company, intrusion prevention software maker Sourcefire, was unceremoniously squashed by the U.S. government, which expressed "national security" concerns from some three letter U.S. agencies that were Sourcefire's customers. http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/11/27/48NNchec kpoint_1.html

Journal Journal: "The Kid" lives on

Journal by toby on Thursday November 30, 2006 @07:07AM

Yeah, the Kid is his name
And he's too tough tuh tame
He's the fastest the meanest, the best!
Just blam! blam! blam!
And he don't give a damn
He's the Savior of the West!
[Robert Coover, The Kid]
For me, the Kid was machismo. And he's almost gone now, and Goddamnit, in a lot of ways, I'm going to miss him.

Submission + - Become a Mobile Marketer Today!

Submitted by

Anders Hansson

on Thursday November 30, 2006 @06:48AM

Anders Hansson writes: "IntelliTech Software has just released a new version of www.infonu.net. The new InfoNU website offers mobile marketers an open and extensible environment in which to explore mobile marketing ideas, prototype new mobile applications and deliver mobile campaigns. New features include: Slashed price on SMS messages — The price for SMS messages is cut to a tenth of the old price The InfoNU user catcher — Elevates visitors at your web site to a mobile level A new campaign tool — Razor sharp precision in your personalized SMS, video, or InfoNU service marketing efforts Please visit the InfoNU web page at http://www.infonu.net/ to give this new release a try."

Submission + - 2X launches Server Based Computing Guide

Submitted by

tamara

on Thursday November 30, 2006 @06:46AM

tamara writes: "Hi

2X has released a Server Based Computing Guide aimed at directing
companies towards optimizing their IT infrastructure. The Guide
describes ways in which a business can cut hardware, energy and
administration costs by switching to a server based computing environment.

I have copied the text of the press release below for your convenience.
I hope that it will be of interest to your readers / visitors.

Thanks for your attention!

Regards
Tamara Borg
(www.2x.com)

PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release

New Server Based Computing Guide Directs Companies Towards Higher Efficiency and Lower Costs

2X Software Server Based Computing Guide illustrates strategies for implementing Server Based Computing

London, UK, 29 November 2006 — 2X today announced the release of the 2X Server Based Computing Guide, which describes ways in which to optimize IT network infrastructures whilst cutting hardware, energy and administration costs.

Businesses worldwide face an escalating desktop PC management problem, requiring tremendous resources, both in staff and capital. As a result, the typical IT infrastructure has become increasingly complex, resource-intensive, and expensive.

"Only the more advanced thin client approach will be able to outdo cost intensive Windows fat clients in companies' networks. Desktop Centralization like VMware's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure or Microsoft's Terminal Server can stop the day-to-day fat client management and maintenance from becoming a bigger headache. At 2X we are proud to contribute to this by presenting the Server Based Computing Guide explaining how to use 2X thin client technology to distribute Desktops and Applications to cost efficient thin clients and converted PCs," said Nikolaos Makris, CEO 2X

What the 2X Server Based Computing Guide offers:
The Guide supports IT decision makers and administrators with all the necessary information to choose the right SBC solution for their Network infrastructure. It is divided into two main parts. Part one describes different application publishing scenarios with 2X ApplicationServer and 2X LoadBalancer on Windows Terminal Server.
The second part explains how to convert a network in a native thin client environment connecting to Virtual Desktops, Linux and Windows Terminal Servers and publishing applications to the 2X ThinClient multiple OS desktop.
Server Based Computing Core advantagesLess Administration — Allows central management of users, patches software, (updates and upgrades) data, and backups
Hardware Independence — Supports virtually all client devices and computer hardware and very low system
Reducing Energy Costs — Thin clients have a very low system requirement and less energy consumption than standard PCs
Easy Access — Employees, customers and Partners telework / roam more easily using published desktops and applications
Reduction in TCO — Total Cost of Ownership reduction by up to 50%.

For more information about 2X Server Based Computing Guide visit: http://www.2x.com/solutions/. The Guide is available for download at: http://www.2x.com/solutions/download/.htm. User to user support is available via the 2X forums at http://forums.2x.com/

About 2X
2X Software Ltd — 2X is a software developing company for the booming server-based computing market. Thin client computing controls spiraling PC management costs, centralizes application and desktop management, improves security and performance and allows users to work remotely. The company's product line includes: 2X ThinClientServer Enterprise edition and PXES edition, 2X LoadBalancer for Terminal Services/Citrix, 2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services and 2X SecureRDP for Windows Terminal Services. 2X is a privately held company with offices in Frankfurt, Cyprus, UK and Malta. Its management team is backed by years of experience in developing and selling network infrastructure software. 2X is a Microsoft and RedHat partner. For more information visit: www.2x.com, www.2xsoftware.de (German), www.2xsoftware.it (Italian), www.2xsoftware.fr (French), www.2xsoftware.es (Spanish).

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information:
Please email Tamara Borg at tamara@2x.com
2X Software Ltd: Tel: (+44) 845 222 0425; Fax: (+44) 845 222 0426
URL: http://www.2x.com./"

Submission + - Largest Organized PvP on World of Warcraft

Submitted by

an-early-xmas-present-from-paa-to-blizzs-sysadmins

on Thursday November 30, 2006 @06:35AM

an-early-xmas-present-from-paa-to-blizzs-sysadmins writes: "At approximately 7pm server time, a generally quiet PvP realm in World of Warcraft became a stalking ground for the fans of the popular Penny Arcade Comic. The Penny Arcade Alliance lured approximately 600 of its members to a holiday party, where the pie and punch was to be served up at the enemies capital cities. There were simultaneous attacks on every capital city, and subsequent raids on many smaller towns where nothing was spared. After multiple server crashes, lag extending into multiple-minute territory, the total death count included nearly every boss and too many Horde to count. There are as always, screenshots abound."

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