Intel praised for backing mobile Linux
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| According to Gartner, the chip giant's switch to Linux for mobile
| internet devices moves the personal device argument away from
| Windows and platform discussions towards web technology.
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http://www.pcmag.co.uk/vnunet/news/2188454/intel-wins-praise-backing
Intel opens up its front side bus to the world+dog
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| It took a friendly fellow pointing it out to open our eyes to the
| biggest bombshell of the show. Intel is opening up the front side
| bus (FSB).
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http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38964
Intel ditches Vista for its mid-range UMPCs
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| As if it wasn't hard enough for Microsoft, and hardware manufacturers
| to convince consumers that we need another portable device, the choice
| has now become a bit harder because Intel is going to choose to sell
| its mid-range machines with Linux, instead of Windows Vista.
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http://forevergeek.com/news/intel_ditches_vista_for_its_mid-range_umpcs.php
Intel vs. OLPC: A Battle of Good Wills
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| These different approaches have resulted in dissimilar devices. The
| Classmate PC has a powerful processor, support for unmodified Windows
| and Linux software, and costs about $250, although Intel expects the
| price to drop about $50 by the end of the year. OLPC's XO laptop offers
| a new Linux-based software platform called Sugar, as well as special
| features like a built-in video camera, high-resolution dual-mode
| screen, longer battery life, and innovative charging options for
| about $175. OLPC aims for this model, with these components, to
| be priced at $100 within three years.
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http://laptopmag.com/features/Intel-vs-OLPC-Battle-of-Good-Wills.htm
Can the $100 Laptop Change the World?
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| In this exclusive interview with LAPTOP, Nicholas Negroponte speaks
| freely on the ambitious One Laptop Per Child Project.
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http://www.laptopmag.com/News/Notebooks/Can-the-100-Laptop-Change-the-World.htm
Related:
Intel Seen Using China Forum to Detail Plans on Hand-Helds
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| That software effort does not have the support of Mr. Otellini, who
| is concerned about incurring Microsoft's wrath, the executive said.
| The two companies have a long history of tension over who controls
| the hardware and software direction of the "Wintel standard." Intel
| has said it is supporting both operating systems.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/16/technology/16chip.html?ex=1177560000&en=2ef52cee6b1fb0e3&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS
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