“The EasyDose device (powered by a Cyrix GXM 233 processor) is
based on Transmeta’s Midori–an extremely small Linux distribution.
The core system, a read-only filesystem, is placed on a 32MB
CompactFlash card. A very slim system architecture enables EasyDose
to complete it’s startup sequence within seconds. Direct access to
the framebuffer device controlled by the ParaGUI user-interface
library prevents the usage of a heavy X11 display system. A built
in 6.5” touch-screen provides mouse and keyboardless user
interaction.“A standardized network communication-interface is provided by
connecting EasyDose to the LAN of a hospital using the established
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standard. A
convenient way to configure EasyDose is the integrated web based
configuration interface (Midori).“‘Developing on Linux, has enabled our development team to
concentrate on the main project needs without having to carry an
enormous unnecessary OS payload.’ Norbert Bayer, CEO and founder of
BMS Bayer Ltd. points out: ‘The reliability and stability of Linux
accompanied by a carefully designed system architecture has proven
Linux to be a ideal companion within the very sensible medical
environment…'”
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