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Bypass Windows With Fast-Boot Technology

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the what-the-hell-does-this-even-mean dept.

thatnerdguy writes "Phoenix Technologies, a developer of BIOS software, is working on a new technology called Hyperspace that will allow you to instantly load certain applications like email, web browser and media player, without loading windows. It could even lead to tailoring of computers to even more specific demographics, like a student laptop preloaded with word processor, email and an IM all available at the press of a button." Why is this story setting off alarms in my brain?

3 of 348 comments (clear)

  1. Hot on the heels of recent bootloader stories by BadAnalogyGuy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wait! Wait! We're still relevant. x86 BIOS is still useful for some things!

  2. "With the exception of Apple" by Linker3000 · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Phoenix is currently in talks with most major PC manufacturers, with the notable exception of Apple."

    Because (at the risk of being accused of Trolling), Apple will eventually bring out iRightNow which will pretty much do the same thing but in White only and at three times the price?

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    AT&ROFLMAO
  3. Um.. by user24 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Load applications quickly without loading windows?

    Isn't this called Linux?