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AllLinuxDevices: The French Have Yopy Linux in Their Pockets

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 12, 2002

“Announced at CeBIT 2001, the multimedia Linux Color PDA, Yopy,
developed by Korean company G.Mate is being distributed in France
by start-up Tuxmedia.

“The Yopy PDA uses the Linux OS developed by G.Mate, Linupy and
boasts a built-in keyboard. Yopy integrates the functions of
Internet and email access, digital voice recorder, MP3 (audio) and
MPEG (video) player, video games, plus a full set of PDA
applications, all within a smart slim-line clamshell design.

“Running on a powerful Intel 206 MHz StrongARM processor, the
Yopy offers a 3.5 inch 240 x 320 pixel resolution 16 bit TFT
display. Like most PDA’s the Yopy is controlled by means of a
stylus , but also offers a unique built-in calculator-style
keyboard and a 4-way navigation pad which is particularly useful
for games…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

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