At its IBM Design Center for e-transaction processing IBM hinted that plans are in the works to introduce versions of its software, such as the Websphere Web application server, optimized to run on mainframe-based Linux.

Neoware Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWRE) today introduced the NeoLinux operating system - the first embedded Linux distribution designed specifically for business-to-business (B2B) information appliances.

Coollogic Inc. announced today the launch of www.rtkernel.org, a free community development site for embedded, real-time Linux downloads.

The ELC's activities are likely to be along two main threads: technical, and promotional. The promotional side will have a marketing task force concerned with evangelizing Embedded Linux. The technical role of the ELC is less clear, in light of the enormous success the existing open-source development process has had.

The rule of Redmond took a major hit Monday in the Microsoft antitrust case. Joe Barr summarizes the latest legal results and looks down the road to see what all this may mean to the future of Linux.

Anything Linux-related rose heavily in after-hours trading as investors turn away from Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq) in favor of one of its biggest sources of competition.

Red Hat, Inc. (NASDAQ:RHAT) announced an OEM agreement with Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ) to provide the capability of offering bundled and pre-loaded Red Hat Linux 6.2 on Compaq servers, AlphaStations, and select Deskpro PC models.

Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson found Microsoft liable for its violations of the Sherman Act. While Microsoft stock plunged, Linux-related stocks have posted gains. How does this decision affect Linux in the longer term?

Founding member will lead efforts to promote and implement the Linux OS in embedded systems

Lineo, Inc. today announced an agreement with MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS) aimed at expanding market acceptance of Linux in embedded systems.