Lightweight graphics stack demo'd on Linux
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| The processor was clocked at 266MHz, while the QVGA (320 x 240) touchscreen
| was set to a color depth of 18-bits. Software-wise, FancyPants ran atop
| 2.6.11 Linux kernel, along with media player and photo slide show
| applications.
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3564903420.html
Last night, Intel's big bet on Linux devices was formally announced. It's major
news.
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Linux to gain "multi-touch" capabilities
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| Apple's iPhone uses multi-touch to enable "gestures" such as squeezing
| fingers together to reduce the zoom level. The device could help increase
| awareness of multi-touch technology, even though its multi-touch technology
| is not very advanced, Hutterer suggests.
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3106249460.html
Intel Seen Using China Forum to Detail Plans on Hand-Helds
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| That software [Linux] 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
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 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
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