GNU/Linux and Enlightenment Running On a Fridge

Posted by timothy on Tuesday November 23, 2010 @10:31PM from the prince-albert-in-a-can dept.

k-s writes "Linux, the GNU userland and Enlightenment and its foundation libraries (EFL) are known for their resource efficiency and flexibility, key components for embedded products. Today it was announced that such features led them to be used in a fridge that runs Linux and X11 with EFL. The Freescale i.MX25 based fridge by Electrolux (Frigidaire) provides the expected bits such as temperature controls and pre-set modes (vacation, party) as well as a special purpose drawer that cools your drinks and food with a beautiful UI. It also ships with handful applications for contacts, calendar, reminder, digital picture frame and even an illustrated recipe book from a famous Brazilian magazine."

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Electrotux? by Arancaytar · 2010-11-23 22:47 · Score: 4, Funny

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its first command by nthwaver · 2010-11-23 22:48 · Score: 5, Funny

sudo make me a sandwich
1. Re:its first command by L4t3r4lu5 · 2010-11-24 00:29 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  sudo make -k me a sandwich
  
  FTFY. Must continue despite errors. Wouldn't want to not have any sandwich at all, just because you're missing the pickle.
  
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Frigid by iamamoose · 2010-11-24 01:20 · Score: 4, Funny

Nice pic of the GUI on Flickr
Looks like this appliance can do more than cool your food (see top left of image)