PalmStation: OSK Unveils World's First Embedded OS Compatible With Linux And PalmOS

"OSK, Inc. in collaboration with HanmeSoft Co. introduced WindStone, a Linux-based Operating System for embedded devices, which provides binary compatibility with PalmOS, the industry leader in Palm Computing from 3Com."

"Based on the highly efficient and stable Linux kernel, WindStone modules are optimized for embedded devices. Additionally, WindStone provides solutions and support for embedded device software developers."

"WindStone is optimized for the lowest consumption of power and system resources, making it the OS of choice for a wide range of embedded products such as PDA, Digital cable controllers, Interactive TV, Computer network equipment, Online games and Instrumentation."

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