"Roy Schestowitz" <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> schreef in bericht
news:2285999.thftRlxk9f@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Intel debuts Linux-based "Mobile Internet Device"
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> | The chip giant projects a global market of 180 million units annually
> | by 2010 for "Mobile Internet Devices" (MIDs), which are conceptually
> | similar to Nokia's N800 tablet.
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> http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8166710404.html
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> The more you find out, the more amazing it seems. See links below. Intel
> is
> not so interested in Windows anymore.
I have a hunch that if it's low cost and has Wifi built in that this gadget
may become *very* popular. I'm pretty sure that Microsoft is beating on
Intel's door to beg/threaten them to install Windows Mobile on it. I have
the idea these 'utilitarian' PC's (with fixed functionality) will become
quite popular as second laptop for in the garden, or to look up something
quickly.
I don't like it using UEFI, Intel's attempt to hijack the BIOS and to line
their pockets. Linux doesn't need no frecking BIOS!!
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