Startup Offers Instant-Boot Windows Alternative

Lucas123 writes "A Silicon Valley startup named Device VM has a product that circumvents the boot-up process, according to a story in MIT's Technology Review. Device VM recently released a tiny piece of software that gives users the option to boot either Windows or a faster, less-complex operating system called Splashtop. The company is partnering with PC OEMs and consumer electronics companies to integrate its core technology into desktops, notebooks, ultra-mobile PCs, and other devices."

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[idontgno]

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Re:Really old news?

[CarAnalogy]

You're probably thinking of this article.

Apparently, Device VM hadn't officially announced their technology yet, but now they have. More than enough reason for a dupe :)

or on could always use...

[stubear]

...Windows SideShow and get true instant on to files, e-mails, appointments, etc. on their PC.

Re:So where is the source code

[Jerry Coffin]

if its based on Linux/FOSS then the source should be available, yet i cant find it anywhere on the official site http://www.splashtop.com/

Use the source Luke!

Re:Misnomer

[pilgrim23]

I know what instant boot is: I used to use a Compact Macintosh SE running System 6. I defy ANY modern opsys to go from power off to up and I can click an app as quickly as that system. Funny thing: A document created on that system, with gee whiz wow fonts and spiffy graphs on a 8.5 X 11 paper sheet, looks just like a modern machine creates. decades later I still get a sheet of paper