LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ is a licensed embedded implementation of Linux that has been developed by Empower Technologies. LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ runs with a freely available, open source modules and kernel.

LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ is proprietary and supports a variety of functions that are targeted at mobile devices. No development seat fee is required for LinuxDA Embedded O/S™. A licensing fee is required for deployed devices that run LinuxDA Embedded O/S™. Contact Empower sales (sales@empowertechnologies.com) for more information on LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ licensing.

Linux 2.4.21 Kernel is currently supported. LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ and LDK5910 support for version 2.6.x of the Linux kernel are planned.

LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ supports an extensive list of functions. Some of these are functions are described at a very high level below. A more detailed function list with better function descriptions is available from Empower sales (sales@linuxda.com) and at http://www.linuxda.com/LinuxDA Embedded O/S™.

1. Powerful and Simple Graphical User Interface (GUI)
2. LinuxDA Message Queue
3. Database Support
4. Extensive Peripherals
5. Software Productivity Suite of Applications
6. Extensive Driver Support
7. Full Featured IP Stack
8. Software Development Tools with support for the LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ GUI and TI DSPLink
9. Sample Applications (with source)

Yes. Source for a variety of LinuxDA Embedded O/S™ example applications is provided on the Tools and Documentation CD that is packaged with the LDK5910.

All the GPL open source code that is available with the LDK5910 is listed below:
* Kernel
* Device Drivers
* Demo Applications
* Bootloader

A variety of peripherals are supported. Please contact sales@linuxda.com for a comprehensive list of supported peripherals. Some peripherals are listed below.
* SD Memory Cards
* USB Mass Storage Device
* USB Keyboard
* USB Ethernet Dongle
* Wavecom GSM/GPRS Module
* Wavecom CDMA Module
* NMEA compatible GPS Modules
* Zigbee Wireless Modules