Why device developers prefer Debian
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| In addition to Debian's 13 percent score, Ubuntu, which is based
| on Debian packages, jumped to 6 percent this year, its first year
| in our survey. In contrast, Red Hat, achieved a 5 percent score
| and Fedora came in at 6 percent, while SUSE scored just 2 percent.
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/articles/AT5036152029.html
QuaNext Ottimo The All In One PC TV From Quataris
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| Hong Kong manufacturer Quataris has introduced the QuaNext, a new
| networked LCD TV running a modified version of SUSE Linux, which
| is the next generation of 'all in one PCs' with TV function.
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http://www.ukhomeideas.co.uk/ideas/electrical/lcd-tvs/quanext-ottimo-the-all-in-one-pc-tv-from-quataris
Mobile minitablets still grounded despite new tech
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| We're working closely with Microsoft. They know what they need to
| do," Chandrasekher said in response to a reporter's question, after
| his keynote speech, about whether Microsoft and Intel are developing
| a stripped-down operating system that's somewhere between Vista and
| Windows Mobile. But Intel is also hedging its bets, announcing plans
| to promote Linux-based MIDs in 2008, based on its Menlow platform.
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| Microsoft didn't respond directly to questions about future plans
| for mobile operating systems or Intel's support for Linux.
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http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6180026.html
Microsoft is Intel's jilted lover. Some would say that UMPCs have not been
adopted because the wrong system has been used, until now.
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
Intel chief sings iPhone's praises
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| Apple's iPhone is forcing a new wave of mobile device innovation
| and validates the superiority of Unix-like systems on mobile devices
| over Windows, claimed Intel chief executive Paul Otellini.
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http://www.mobile88.com/news/read.asp?file=/2007/3/6/20070306014323&sec=International
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