[ Thanks to Kevin
Reichard for this link. ]
“Curious about the upcoming Linux-based Freepad? Though release
dates haven’t been specified, German company Dosch-Amand and
Norwegian company ScreenMedia have released specifications for a
wireless webpad. Opera Software is subcontracted to provide the
browser component for the unit.”
“Weighing in at a scant 1.2 kg (2.6 pounds), the device will
come in two models: one bearing a 10.4″ LCD, the other with a
roomier 12.1″ display. The screen is touch-sensitive, and won’t
require a mouse or special stylus. A Cyrix Media GX processor will
provide the processing power required to run embedded Linux
OS.”
“At the moment, not much more is available than a homepage
for the project with links to the companies involved and some
pictures of prototypes of the unit. Regardless, though, of whether
the unit ever sees the light of day (or retailers’ shelves), it
runs in part on the strength of Microwindows: a graphical
environment already making big waves in the embedded community. If
you’re curious about the building blocks of an embedded Linux
device, or just want a peek at how one works underneath the
friendly interface, Microwindows is as good a place to start as
any.“