Embedded Linux community unveiled

Embedded World 2009 is the launchpad for a unique online community site for developers of embedded Linux devices. Sponsored by MontaVista, the social networking site, Meld, provides a forum for developers of all skill levels to connect and share information, ideas and software around embedded Linux designs. Meld is a non commercial community open to any embedded Linux developer who wants to participate and offers a number of different open source communities, focusing on specific projects or technologies. The goal, said Joerg Bertholdt, vice president of marketing at MontaVista Software, is to help users deliver better commercial embedded Linux products to market faster and more efficiently through the sharing and exchange of information within the community. "Linux is based on the idea of sharing knowledge," Bertholdt explained, "yet there isn’t a place for embedded Linux developers to go to collaborate and experience that sense of community. Now, through Meld, we want all embedded Linux device developers to come together. A strong community benefits all of its members and we believe this forum will allow Linux to grow and prosper in embedded devices." The site has been in beta use since late January and is now available for users to join.