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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."
I have to say that running VNC on an 8bit computer is amazing. I would have looked at the screenshots, but actually playing around is so much more fun! It makes me want a C64 or old intel computer to run this on :) Does anyone know how to enter an arbitrary URI though, I couldn't do it.
:) Oh well, this will be the first article to ever slashdot a VNC server, I think.
On another note, for those who thought VNC over 100BaseT was slow, it's even slower when running at 3KiB/s
My other car is first.
the smallest os for the weakest puniest computers still in existence goes live.
click on this vnc link here to blow to smithereens.
intellectual property law is philosophically incoherent. it is your moral duty to ignore it or sabotage it
Why don't you go ahead and say, "There was a live vnc running", or maybe "or maybe there might be a live vnc running in the distant future" but never say "there is a live vnc running..."
Do not meddle in the affairs of sysadmins, for they are subtle, and quick to anger.
This just in!
14 MHz web server Slashdotted! Oh the humanity!
What kind of sick bastard would slashdot a VNC connection? It's bad enough when you do it to an image file server or a site with a video or ISO, but a VNC CONNECTION on a computer that is too low powered for even Linux? What is wrong with you people?
Kudos to Adam Dunkels for pushing the envelope of 8-bit computing. Many people will say "whats' the point of this." or "This has no application whatsoever and is a waste of time." but I disagree. Adam is making software and designing methods of programming to run internet based programs on chips and systems that where never designed for it, like the Atari Jaguar the Atari 8-bit console not to mention the C64. This work will allow others to get the motivation to push the envelope in other areas of computing as well.
It seems Adam has what was once prevailant in the computing and electronics industry. Tinkering and programming for the sheer joy of creating something new. In this way, programming and building systems like this are very similar to creating a piece of art, contrary to public opinion and modern developments in computing. Keep up the good work Adam. You are an inspriation to hobbyists in all fields.
MMORPG fan-boy? Prove your worth
http://www.eznos.org
Here's an XT running EZNOS.. there's also other 8088/87 projects, a 386 and other stuff.. neat.
Also, a web server running on the original IBM PC.
I've been wating to get these people slashdotted ;)...
Ha! Everyone knows chips are made from potatoes.
The illegal we do immediately. The unconstitutional takes a little longer.
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