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Linux-Announce Digest #48
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Linux-Announce Digest #48, Volume #4 Thu, 6 Dec 2001 08:13:10 EST
Contents:
[announce] uClinux 2.4 kernel for ColdFire, 68K and ARM cores ("Miles Gillham")
SCHEDULES: Indian Linux meet (Frederick Noronha)
Linux+ Exam Cram ("Michael Jang")
RE COMMERCIAL: Linux pre-loaded 1Ghz box $499 (sales)
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From: "Miles Gillham" <miles@snapgear.com>
Subject: [announce] uClinux 2.4 kernel for ColdFire, 68K and ARM cores
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 06:57:31 CST
http://www.snapgear.com/news20011130.html
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - November 30, 2001 - SnapGear Inc, a leading supplier
of consumer VPN Router appliances and OEM custom design solutions has
released a new general uClinux distribution based upon the Linux 2.4.10
kernel.
The new source distribution includes multi-kernel build options, broad
processor family support, libraries, network tools, user applications, and
pre-canned configurations for numerous boards. Combined with the companion
tool-chain download of compiler tools the "all in one" approach to the
distribution represents a break-through in providing experienced Linux
developers with everything required to quickly build complex royalty-free
embedded uClinux solutions. The less Linux-literate developer would still
benefit from the user-friendly SDKs available from packaged tools suppliers.
In addition to supporting the Motorola ColdFire family the distribution
provides support for Motorola 68K and ARM cores. It is also possible to
compile for SPARC and Intel i960 targets. Two kernel builds are possible,
either Linux 2.4.10 or Linux 2.0.39 with uClibc and the older uC-libc
libraries. Over 20 pre-canned configurations for board support are available
to bring up many standard development boards from companies such as
Motorola, Atmel, NetSilicon, Lineo, and even SnapGear's SecureEdge family of
reference designs. Developers will find it easy to add new board support and
in the spirit of the GPL (GNU Public License) SnapGear is encouraging the
contribution of these 3rd party configurations to be rolled into future
distributions. Send via e-mail to uclinux@snapgear.com
Shells and command line utilities (using BusyBox) are present along with
application support such as a web server and Microwindows GUI. Virtual
Private Networking (VPN) is present with an integrated IPSec implementation
(FreeS/WAN 1.9) and PPTP (PoPToP). PoPToP was originally written and placed
under the GPL agreement by members of SnapGear's development team.
Downloads
The distribution is available from
http://www.uclinux.org/pub/uClinux/dist/uClinux-dist-20011112.tar.gz (68Mb).
A compiler tools package is available from
http://www.uclinux.org/pub/uClinux/m68k-elf-tools.
About uClinux
uClinux, or "Micro-Controller Linux", is the popular variant of mainstream
Linux specifically for MMU-less processors for deeply embedded systems. Many
commercial applications of uClinux have become possible due to the small
footprint (as little as half a megabyte of RAM for a complete multi-tasking
kernel and networking stack.) It is now possible to build Linux appliances
as small as an inch by an inch with 1Mb each of Flash and RAM yielding
Internet-ready products. Recent application of uClinux has been seen in
Internet cameras and home automation systems. For more information on
uClinux please visit http://www.uclinux.org
About SnapGear, Inc.
Originally known as Moreton Bay Ventures, SnapGear Inc is a company renowned
for uClinux expertise, shaping the direction of uClinux, and advanced Linux
platform products. Moreton Bay was acquired by Lineo Inc in May 2000 to
become Lineo's Integrated Products Division. A subsequent spin-off a year
later saw the team reborn as SnapGear Inc which provides the popular
SnapGear VPN Routers along with SecureEdge custom design solutions. SnapGear
Inc has produced turnkey development, design, and even manufacturing and
fulfillment services for large blue-chip companies. SnapGear solutions are
characterised by affordability, tight integration, and design ingenuity.
Recent examples include a sport/racing control terminal, an advanced gateway
router, and a network access point connecting petrol bowsers to the
Internet. For more information on SnapGear please visit
http://www.snapgear.com. For more information on SecureEdge reference
designs and services please visit http://www.secureedge.net
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Press only, contact:
SnapGear
Bob Waldie / Miles Gillham
E-mail: press@snapgear.com
--
Miles Gillham
VP Marketing, SnapGear Inc
miles@snapgear.com, http://www.snapgear.com
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From: Frederick Noronha <fred@bytesforall.org>
Subject: SCHEDULES: Indian Linux meet
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 06:57:33 CST
Bangalore is having a major Linux meeting. Over 2000 persons have
registered, according to organisers. Burning the midnight oil, they've
been working to finalise a schedule for speakers (70+ expected). Check out
Atul Chitnis' note below...
========== Forwarded message ==========
All:
Please note that as of 2am, the schedules have changed after incorporating
a number of suggestions and rationalisations.
Please have a look at http://linux-bangalore.org/2001/schedules/ to find
your talk slot (no changes in the speaker lineup, only in talks slots).
Hopefully, this will be the final one barring any cancellations by
speakers.
For those of you who had printed out the original schedule - please
re-print. (A B&W printable version should become available tomorrow)
Note the date in the page title - this will tell you if there have been
any updates since you last looked at it.
Zzzzzzz
Atul
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Exocore Consulting | http://www.exocore.com
Bangalore, India | +91 (80) 344-0397
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From: "Michael Jang" <mjang@geocities.com>
Subject: Linux+ Exam Cram
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 06:57:33 CST
For those of you thinking about certification, I'd like to announce the
release of Coriolis' Linux+ Exam Cram (2001). In this book, I've addressed
the concepts that you need to answer every question on the CompTIA Linux+
exam.
This book includes over 200 questions written to help you learn the concepts
that you need to know for the exam. Explanations help you learn the reasons
why the right answers are correct and the wrong answers are not.
If you've taken the A+ hardware exam and like Linux, this exam is for you.
19% of the questions on the CompTIA Linux+ exam are based on A+ hardware
objectives.
As stated on the CompTIA Web site
(http://www.comptia.org/certification/linuxplus/index.htm), "The Linux+
certification measures vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills for an
individual with at least 6 months practical experience. The target market
for Linux+ certification is any individual interested in demonstrating
fundamental Linux knowledge and skills."
Linux+ Exam Cram is the most highly focused test preparation book available
for the Linux+ exam. The material is organized into the following chapters:
1. Linux+ Certification Tests
2. Linux Software Planning
3. Linux Hardware Planning
4. Basic Configuration
5. Installation Process
6. Package Installation and Configuration
7. Basics of the Shell
8. Commanding the Shell
9. Configuring Hardware
10. Services and Configuration Options
11. Basic System Administration
12. More System Administration
13. Linux Maintenance
14. Troubleshooting
Linux+ Exam Cram includes a full sample Linux+ test (questions in Chapters
15 and answers in Chapter 16), which you can use to test your readiness for
this exam.
This book is already available online at Amazon and Fatbrain:
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1588801942/mommabears>
<http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/bookinfo/bookinfo.asp?theisbn=1588801942>
Expect to see it in stock at other online retailers and larger bookstores
soon.
Thank you for your consideration,
Michael Jang
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From: sales <sales@storeanywhere.com>
Subject: RE COMMERCIAL: Linux pre-loaded 1Ghz box $499
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 06:57:34 CST
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