CNET News: Technology Deathmatch: Apple v. Open Source? | Linux Today

CNET News: Technology Deathmatch: Apple v. Open Source?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 4, 2005

“Neuros Audio, maker of portable media devices, is using a
unique approach to compete with Apple’s iPod. In a move that has
been making the rounds on message boards and blogs, the company has
decided to open up the firmware for its Neuros 442 portable media
player and ask the open-source community for input on features that
should be included. The company has a forum set up that has
thousands of comments already, and there is a user-run wiki where
all manner of information on the device can be found…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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