Embedded Linux heats up

The world of software development for embedded Linux system is seething with activity as distributions, tools and applications help create a wide range of opportunity for mobile and embedded platforms. Senior Editor John Cox talks with the hosts of LinuxLink Radio (Gene Sally and Maciej Halasz), a new bi-weekly podcast dedicated to the world of embedded Linux. Topics discussed include the differences between embedded Linux and traditional Linux (why the code quality is better); why software developers are moving to embedded Linux over other embedded options; new areas of development and the latest challenges that software developers face.