SSC has earned the respect of those in the publishing field by exclusively serving specialized markets in which they have hands-on experience. Launching a magazine in the embedded field will continue that successful practice -- SSC's team includes a combined total of over 55 years experience in the embedded industry.

Embedded Linux Journal's content will focus on the use of Linux and other open-source software to increase efficiency, economy and stability in embedded design and developement. "Linux has earned a reputation as a sophisticated and powerful technology available at a lower cost, and because of that, the embedded market has come to embrace the OS," said Phil Hughes, president of SSC and publisher of Linux Journal. A founder of the Open Source movement, Hughes will act as publisher of Embedded Linux Journal.

Embedded Linux Journal will launch as a bi-monthly publication with a direct-request, controlled circulation. Free subscriptions will be targeted at qualified professionals living in North America and working in the embedded industry. Magazine subscription applications are available through http://embedded.linuxjournal.com. Charter web and print advertising programs are available by contacting Carlie Fairchild at +1 206-782-7733 x105 or carlie@ssc.com. For additional information about Embedded Linux Journal, send e-mail to embedded@ssc.com .

About the PublisherSSC is an established leader in the Linux, Open Source and UNIX fields, having published best-selling books, reference cards and e-zines in these fields since 1983. The most well-known publication of SSC, the monthly magazine Linux Journal, is now celebrating its sixth year of publication and boasts a circulation of well over 100,000. SSC is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and has been operating since 1968. Visit SSC on the Web at http://www.ssc.com/.

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