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Montreal Parking Meters Run Linux

Posted by michael on from the working-for-the-man dept.

jbecherv writes "According to LinuxDevices.com, new-fangled Montreal parking meters run embedded Linux (Google Cache). The City of Montreal is planning to roll out 500 to 800 wireless, solar-powered parking payment stations based on embedded Linux. There is even a device profile (Google Cache) that show some details about the meters... These meters run kernel 2.4.19 on a 206MHz StrongARM SA-1110. Each system has 64MB of RAM, boots from a CF device, and is networked wirelessly via GPRS."

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  1. Re:Is it just me... by HungWeiLo · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I used to work for a state government agency. Let's just say that today - there still sits 2 palletes full of Intel 180MHz Pentium Pro Overdrive processor upgrade kits - courtesy of some silver-tongued salespersons from the IT consultant firm. (shakes head)

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    There are a huge number of yeast infections in this county. Probably because we're downriver from the bread factory.