What is about the size of a stick of gum, weighs less than a tablespoon of water, and provides a Linux-based embedded processor with Bluetooth wireless technology? Answer: A Gumstix.

Founded on the belief that market demand for wireless technology is shifting toward a ubiquitous computing environment based upon products that support open source solutions such as Linux, Gumstix, Inc. was formed to develop a compact product line that enables developers to create and manage embedded devices and applications at a fraction of the size and cost of current board and system solutions.

About the size of a stick of gum, the tiny 20mm x 80mm x 8mm Gumstix boards allow the design flexibility needed for today's wireless computing market. Gumstix products are built for speed using the leading-edge Intel XScale� processors and open source Linux. The company sells direct to commercial users and designers as well as hobbyists and open source enthusiasts.

Based near Palo Alto, California, Gumstix Inc. is privately owned and operated. The company was created by venture capitalist and entrepreneur Gordon Kruberg, who has founded, financed, and played executive roles in more than 30 startups.


About our speaker:

Don Anderson is playing a key role in Gumstix's efforts to develop a worldwide network of resellers. Over the past 18 years, Don has held executive positions at netFuturi, Voice Mobility and IBM. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of British Columbia.

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