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Intel buys Linux developer Opened Hand
In yet another sign of the growing interest in operating systems tailored for mobile devices, Intel has acquired startup Linux developer Opened Hand. Opened Hand is a Read more...
Intel Classmate to get touch capability
The Intel Classmate notebook for students will see a makeover that will add touch-screen and tablet capabilities to this low cost device. In addition, the new generation of the Intel Classmate will Read more...
Netbook prices set to fall
Acer has slashed the prices of its Aspire netbook from $399 to $349. In addition, its Linpus Linux Lite will also see its price drop from $379 to $329. Netbooks, a new category of affordable, Read more...
New Atom chips due as early as next month
If everything goes according to plan, Intel will launch its first dual-core Atom processor next month. This revelation was made by an Intel employee to a CNET reporter, even as senior vice president Read more...
Lenovo joins netbook fray with Ideapad S10
Lenovo has announced its entry into the increasing popular netbook market with the Ideapad S10. This new netbook will sport a 10.2-inch screen and a keyboard that is 85 percent of full size. More Read more...
Canonical showcases UBuntu Netbook Remix distribution
Canonical, the commercial sponsor of well-known Linux distribution Ubuntu will be demonstrating a reworked version of Ubuntu specially catered to netbooks at Computex this week. Based on
Read more...Intel shows off new Atom processors
Intel has announced the availability of two Atom processors at the Computex 2008 conference in Taiwan this week. The Atom N270 processor is targeted at low-cost notebooks while the Atom 230 is
Read more...Intel's Atom faces strong demand
How do you know that your product is a hit? I'd say, if you're looking at a supply shortage before you've even launched, that's probably a pretty good sign. Apparently, demand from manufacturers
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