KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) virtualization has been added to the mainline Linux kernel 2.6.20. It requires an Intel or AMD processor with the latest virtual machine support.

Newly private Freescale Semiconductor grew its sales 9% in the fourth quarter, despite tough business conditions in many of its key markets. Freescale reported earnings before taxes, depreciation and amortization in the fourth quarter of $401 million vs. $362 million in the year-ago period.