“National Semiconductor…announced that Infomatec AG will port
its custom Linux-based basic platform Java Network Technology(TM)
(JNT(TM)) operating system to the National(R) Geode(TM) WebPAD(TM)
platform – a complete hardware and software reference design for a
wireless Internet personal access device (PAD). This collaboration
is the first result of an agreement signed earlier this year by
National and Infomatec to partner on the development of information
appliances such as set-top boxes, thin clients and PADs.”
“The addition of Infomatec’s basic platform JNT operating
system to the Geode WebPAD reference design will broaden National
Semiconductor’s portfolio of operating system offerings on the
Geode WebPAD. This will enable National’s customers to select the
performance and functionality that best suits their chosen market
segments. JNT’s ease of development and widespread industry
support offers OEMs low development costs and rapid time to market,
and its built-in security features protect sensitive user
information. JNT utilizes a multi-tasking customized architecture,
which is embedded in a Flash ROM chip. This “burned-in
intelligence” allows JNT to be integrated into almost any
imaginable device.”
“National’s Geode WebPAD design is a truly innovative approach
to accessing the wealth of information available on the Internet,”
said Gerhard Harlos, CEO at Infomatec. “Its National Announces
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advanced, highly intuitive design makes it simple and easy for
anyone to surf the Web, from anywhere in the home. The days of
walking into the den and waiting five minutes to get on the
Internet will soon be a distant memory.”