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Lineo Releases Embrowser

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the lineo?-lineo! dept.

Fourier writes "There's an article on NewsAlert that says Lineo has released Embrowser, an embedded micro browser designed for applications like set-top boxes. It is currently being ported from DR DOS to the infamous Embedix. " I guess this means that not only do we have another browser for thin-clients and low-end hardware, Linux will have more leverage in the embedded market. Licensing terms are unclear, however...

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  1. I've seen the DR-DOS... by Graymalkin · · Score: 2

    browser at work. That little thing is one of the coolest programs I've seen before. But it seems to me a mosaic based browser (Netscape and IE4&5) would be really shitty to have on a set top box where it's easier to choose options with a directional pad that with some psuedo-mouse on a remote control.

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  2. Palm Pilot by QuantumG · · Score: 2

    Hey, I'm still waiting for a palm pilot web browser that doesn't suck.. need more connectivity.. need more connectivity..

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