Cool News: Now Your Fridge Can Run Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 27, 2010

“The range of devices running Linux grows every day. Now you can
add one more to the list: Electrolux (Frigidaire) in Brazil has
just announced the Infinity i-kitchen, a smart appliance running
Linux on an embedded 400MHz Freescale i.MX25 processor. With 128MB
RAM and a 480×800 touch panel, the i-kitchen provides the
user with unparalleled control over his refrigerator
operations.

“In addition to providing basic information such as current time
and temperature, several additional apps are built-in: notes,
calendar, contacts, photos, tips and recipes. According to the
manufacturer:”


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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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