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Contiki Ported To x86

lt writes "The ultra-small Contiki OS has now been ported to the x86. This should give those of you who have an old x86 PC that is too small to run even the smallest of Linux variants, a chance to browse the web, set up a web server, and doing other essential stuff. If you're curious to see how it looks, there is a live VNC demo running."

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  1. how could... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ...you talk about this crap while there are Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq?
    We are the on the brink of the world's destruction and you sit and talk about Linux.
    You should be ashamed.

    1. Re:how could... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Where? Remember - 45 mins away from a launch - that's how important it is.
      http://eagle.la.asu.edu/hester/dawkins_war.ht ml

    2. Re:how could... by turgid · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Because all mysery and no fun makes the world a dull place.

  2. NES by Cable_Monkey · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I still haven't figured out where to plug up my ethernet line to my NES.

  3. License Fees by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Remember the license fees :

    with 1 CPU $699
    with 2 CPUs $1,149
    with 4 CPUs $2,499
    with 8 CPUs $4,999
    Additional single CPU $749

    Pay up, or don't use linux.

  4. In related news... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Linus Torvalds opened fire with an automatic weapon today on a Kentucky K-Mart, then placed the barrel of the gun 'neath his chin and blew his head off into the Juniors Clothing section.

  5. TIMMAH by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    IS A FAGGOT!

  6. Comcast to extend 3mbps trials by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Comcast to extend 3mbps trials

    By Jim Hu
    Staff Writer, CNET News.com
    August 5, 2003, 3:51 PM PT

    Comcast plans to expand consumer trials for a 3mbps high-speed Internet service, the latest step in the cable giant's effort to double the speed of its standard cable modem product.

    The new 30-day trial will begin Thursday in Pittsburgh for subscribers who pay $42.95 a month on top of basic cable TV service. A separate 3mbps test is already under way in Knoxville, Tenn. A company representative would not comment on whether Comcast plans to eventually offer 3mbps service to all of its subscribers.

    "The reason (for the trial) is to determine how the change affects the network, how users value increased speeds and to help us develop the broadband experience for the future," Comcast spokeswoman Sarah Eder said.

    Eder declined to comment on whether 3mbps plans might be offered as a more expensive option to Comcast's standard service.

    The trials highlight the ongoing features war between broadband competitors--in this case, Comcast's cable modems and Verizon Communications' DSL (digital subscriber line) service. Because of their overlapping markets, both companies have toyed with boosting service perks in an attempt to lure more customers.

    DSL providers, namely Verizon and SBC Communications, have been slashing prices in hopes of attracting new customers and stealing cable subscribers from rivals.

    In May, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said in a speech that speed hikes would be one critical factor in differentiating service from that of competitors.

    "We should not be satisfied with 1.5mbps of speed," Roberts said, referring to the standard download speed that Comcast offers.

    Indeed, some cable providers are already offering faster broadband speeds. Cablevision Systems, which serves areas outside New York, averages 3.5mbps and has been clocked as fast as 6.3mbps for its download speed, according to Broadbandreports.com, a Web site that tracks industry trends. Comcast was clocked at speeds of 1.7mbps.

    DSL companies typically offer lower speeds or charge higher prices for comparable service. Verizon, for example, charges download speeds of up to 768kbps for $34.99 a month. The company also offers a premium service that promises downloand speeds of up to 1.5mbps for $59.99.

  7. Re:Birds sing words and the flowers croon... by peterpi · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Are you threatening me?
    I need Contiki for my bunghole!

  8. Re:From BEYOND THE GRAVE!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You forgot the "Junk food made me fat!" slobs.

  9. Linux For Low End Pentiums? by DJCouchyCouch · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Hi,

    What would be a good Linux distribution for a P166 /w 32MB ram that does web/mail/productivity with a decent UI?

    DJCC