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LinuxDevices.com: Coollogic intro’s new Linux-based set-top box

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 31, 2000

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Coollogic Inc. today announced the Internet Ready 7200, a
Linux-based set-top box that offers easy-to-use Internet access
with advanced audio and video technologies for improved Web surfing
on TVs.
The device, which begins shipping immediately, is
powered by the company’s Coollinux operating system with Java
Virtual Machine technology that enables access to and operation of
Web-based applications.”

“The Internet Ready 7200 is designed to operate easily and
automatically, in an appliance-like manner. By simply connecting
the device to a TV and and phone line, the user is quickly ready to
log on to the Internet. The system is intended to offer an
experience comparable to web surfing on a PC, but with a wireless
keyboard and appliance-like simplicity that create optimal
conditions for more convenient and frequent use by consumers.”

“The Coollinux embedded Linux operating system makes use of
small footprint programming, allowing it to operate efficiently and
making it ideal for a wide variety of Internet appliance
applications. Its modularity and configurability allows Coollogic
to tailor systems to meet the needs of specific markets and
customers.”

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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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