Top Linux Based Products: 2008

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

#16 HP 2133-KR922UT Mini-Note PC runs Linux

HP 2133-KR922UT 8.9-Inch Mini-Note PC (C7-M 1.0 GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Flash Drive, Linux)

[1]http://www.amazon.com/2133-KR922UT-8-9-Inch-Mini-Note-Processor-Flash/dp/B00170KD0Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1230766522&sr=1-2

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

No Blackjack, Boycott Windows Mobile

Eww... It runs Windows Mobile.

NO Java MIDP, NO LG Shine

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lg_shine

#15 Motorola ROKR E6 is Linux Based

Runs on Linux OS!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_ROKR_E6

Boycott Symbian, Boycott the Nokia N95

Boycott Blackberry

The Blackberry is not based on open-source Linux software. It is built on its own closed OS.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BlackBerry_8350i.jpg

#14 The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

originally announced at the LinuxWorld Summit in New York City on May 25.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_770

Boycott Windows Mobile and Boycott Palm OS

Palm Pilot not Linux Based Surprisingly

Palm Pilots use Palm OS software which is CLOSED source.

Archos Generation 5 Runs Opera

Though this product has only been hacked to run Linux[1], it does come preinstalled with Opera, a Linux based browser.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archos_Generation_5#Source_Code_Release

GFT Exploit

A software-only exploit called GFT was recently discovered for several Archos players, including the 605 WiFi and 705 models. This enables the user to run Linux commands directly on the system, and further uses this to install an SSH server on the system, allowing remote root access.

Beware, the 2.x versions of the firmware have disabled the ability to apply the GFT exploit. This is an undocumented fix on Archos' side and is not listed in the change-form for the release. They automatically include 2.0 and later on all newly shipping 605 units. So far they have not re-released their source-code as per GPL license since fixing the issue.

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QTopia

The 605 WiFi, along with, reportedly, the 705 WiFi and 604 WiFi, were successfully hacked to run the Linux platform QTopia with help from the same users who had done so on the older PMA400.. QTopia can only be installed on units that are compatible with the GFT exploit.

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openPMA-NG

The exploit also triggers the development of openPMA-NG, based on pdaXrom. Updates show compatibility for common Linux applications such as Gimp and Mozilla Firefox

Comment on The Kindle

In terms of innovation, the Kindle is great. However. in terms of cost/benefit analysis, it doesn't make sense. For instance, the device is $359. Now, Krugman's new book is $14.97. I could buy almost 24 books for the price of the device alone. Also, since the books are downloads, I cannot re-sell them. Lastly, I want an elaborate library. Must they technologize reading?

Thursday, December 25, 2008

#13 The Sony MYLO is powered by Linux

[1]http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS4957394679.html

#9 The Nokia 810 Runs Linux and Allows Skype

Linux + Skype= Perfection.

#12 GPX 2 Linux Based Gaming Device

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X

Alternate device: [2]http://www.amazon.com/Gpx-Gb-Audio-video-Player/dp/tech-data/B0015YKWYY/ref=de_a_smtd

#11 TI-89 Linux Based Calculator

#10 Dell Inspiron mini 9 Linux Based PC

Dell Inspiron mini 9 - Black , Intel® Atom Processor® N270 1.6 Ghz , 1 GB DDR2 at 533MHz, 16GB Solid State Drive, EXTERNAL Portable CD/DVD-RW, Integrated 0.3M Pixel Webcam, Glossy 8.9 inch LED display (1024X600), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, Wireless 802.11g Mini Card, Ubuntu Linux

Price: $679.99

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-mini-Processor®-Accelerator/dp/B001JKHFLW/ref=sr_1_124?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230246815&sr=1-124