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Open-Source Supports Linux-Based 802.11 Wireless Access Points
A company called Instant802 Networks releases OpenAP, an open-source Linux distribution for 802.11-based wireless access points. (Linux Net News {scan via})

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Features

- New - Which Text Language Is Best?
You might find it easier to write a program in a text language you already know than to take time to learn a special graphical tool. If you want to use a text-based language, look for one in C, C++, Java, Delphi (Pascal), or VisualBASIC. (Test & Measurement World)

News

- New - Sun Spins Grid Computing For the Enterprise
Marking the industry's first Linux distribution of a key enabling grid technology from a major systems vendor, Sun Microsystems announces Grid Engine v5.3 software, now being distributed by SuSE Linux in the new release of SuSE Linux 8.0 Professional Edition. SuSE Linux is supports open-source Linux. (ChipCenter: WebScan)
- New - A Bridge to C
Mentor Graphics pre-announces its C-Bridge technology, an extension of the company's Seamless co-verification environment. C-Bridge promotes high-level modeling and verification of embedded designs by using C and C++ hardware descriptions, testbenches, and protocol models. It will be available for Sun Solaris, HP/UX, and Linux platforms. (EDN)
- New - Re-Named 3GIO Moves Toward Standardization
The Intel-led Arapahoe Working Group officially ratifies the 3GIO 1.0 spec, christened PCI Express, to the 740-member PCI SIG. The PCI SIG manages the Peripheral Component Interconnect local bus spec. (EE Times)
- New - PCI Express Graphics Interface News
In an ongoing effort to define graphics standards, Nvidia Corp. says it is working with the Arapahoe Work Group to help develop the graphics bandwidth capabilities of Intel's third-generation I/O spec that connects computing subsystems and peripheral components at high-bandwidth. (ChipCenter: WebScan)
- New - Microsoft Announces Mac OS X Drivers For Human Input Devices
Microsoft says Macintosh OS X drivers are now available for the firm's line of keyboards, mouse products, and trackballs. (ChipCenter: WebScan)
- New - Microsoft, Philips Spin Windows Remote Control
At the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) 2002, Royal Philips Electronics and Microsoft announce an agreement aimed at introducing a new Windows operating system peripheral: the remote control. (ChipCenter: WebScan)
- New - Industry Leaders Promote Smart Card Infrastructure Worldwide
Smartcard vendor Gemplus and IC maker Texas Instruments enter a technology agreement to provide smartcard reader functions for notebook and desktop PCs. (ChipCenter: WebScan)
- New - Microsoft to Support DVD+RW in Windows
Microsoft will support the DVD+RW format in its next version of Windows. (Electronic Buyers' News)
- New - Glove Lets Your Feel The Unreal
Most virtual-reality systems immerse you in a world of virtual sight, sound and motion. But even these sensory-laden experiences can seem like glorified spectating. If you really want to participate, you need the sense of touch. Here's an update. (MARATHON Digital Publishing {scan via})
- New - Microsoft Details PC-Centric Consumer Plans
Microsoft is providing fresh technical details on the company's PC-centric approach to consumer electronics at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference. Show-goers are getting a first look into the company's so-called eHome initiative, a platform for running distributed applications on PCs and home networks using Microsoft's existing Universal Plug-and-Play and Windows Media technologies. (EE Times)
- New - Sun Says Microsoft .Net Is a Monopoly Threat
A Sun Microsystems executive told a federal judge on April 9th that archrival Microsoft could use its .Net Web-based services strategy to thwart competition and extend its monopoly power to the Internet. (EE Times)
MontaVista Rolls Linux for Telecom
The Linux operating system is expected to take a major step toward viability in the telecommunications market as MontaVista Software rolls out a 'carrier-grade' edition of its Linux-based product. The software is aimed at the large servers used by telecommunications carriers such as Sprint, AT&,T and British Telecom. (EE Times)
Windows Media 'Corona' Embraced by Audio, Video Pros
Microsoft says developers of professional video and audio production hardware and software announce their intent to support the next version of the Microsoft Windows Media technology, code-named 'Corona,' in upcoming products. (ChipCenter: WebScan)

Products

- New - PowerTAP Targets Moto MPC8266, '8265 and '8264-Based Communications
Applied Microsystems is shipping a new version of PowerTAP, its popular PowerPC ISA emulator/debugger. This spin is for OEMs developing communications systems using Motorola's MPC8266, MPC8265, and MPC8264 microprocessors. (ChipCenter: WebScan)

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