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Startup Offers Instant-Boot Windows Alternative

Posted by Zonk on from the o-hai-dere dept.

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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  1. Warning to readers by idontgno · · Score: 5, Informative

    TFA is infected with "Vibrant Media IntelliTxt" advertising hotlinks. Mouse carefully or browse with NoScript or something.

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  2. Re:Really old news? by CarAnalogy · · Score: 4, Informative

    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 :)