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New Sidekick Will Run NetBSD, Not Windows CE

Posted by kdawson on from the daemon-in-the-details dept.

jschauma writes "Many sites are reporting that the next Sidekick LX 2009/Blade, from Danger (acquired by Microsoft early in 2008), is going to run NetBSD as their operating system, causing Microsoft's recruiters to look for NetBSD developers."

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  1. Re:I never thought I'd see the day. by MichaelSmith · · Score: 4, Funny

    BSD is the only licence that is compatible with MS business practice.

    So can I get windows and word with a BSD license?

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  2. In other news by MichaelSmith · · Score: 5, Funny
    • The Secret Service hires Pakistani dudes to guard the president.
    • Boeing outsources all aircraft construction to Toulouse.
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