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Linux Boots on Treo 650

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i'll-boot-you-so-hard dept.

nilbog writes "A major leap forward has taken place in the development of Linux for the Treo 650. Grack.com has posted screenshots of a Cingular branded 650 displaying the familiar penguin logo. A discussion has sprung up over the the treo central forums where Shadowmite, one of the developers, has confirmed that it shouldn't be too long before they are able to get the phone's hardware working under linux. "

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  1. Got some Kharma to burn here by sheepab · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Imagine a beowulf cluster of these. Maybe even a wireless beowulf cluster!

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  2. Linux Boots Stats by igny · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The submission does not provide any stats on the aforementioned boots. I just assume these boots are unique and likely give some bonus to stamina, though I doubt they are for faster run/walk. I also expect can not be frozen bonus. Could anyone elaborate on other bonuses?

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