Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal had good reason to be smiling last Thursday when he presented the world’s cheapest tablets during a press conference. The still unbranded prototypes, of which Sibal showed three designs in the conference, were developed by the IIT (Indian Institute … [Read more...] about From India, The World’s Cheapest Tablet
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Qbo Open Source Linux Robot
The Qbo open source robot project, initiated by Francisco Paz, has been under development for some time and is open to anyone who would like to provide help and assistance with the development of the Qbo Linux robot. This collaborative effort aims to create a versatile and intelligent robot that can … [Read more...] about Qbo Open Source Linux Robot
Aigo Launches Maemo Based WalkShow NX7001
Aigo has just launched their latest Linux Maemo mobile Internet device (MID), the WalkShow NX7001. This innovative device is equipped with a 16:9 4.3-inch touch screen display boasting a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels. It runs on a Linux operating system known as the 'Nokia Maemo Linux,' which … [Read more...] about Aigo Launches Maemo Based WalkShow NX7001
Valve’s Steam Platform Headed To Linux
Yesterday, Valve's Steam gaming platform went live on the Mac, bringing a range of games to Mac users, including some of the favorite PC titles like Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal, and Half-Life. This launch marked a significant milestone for Mac gamers, who had long been … [Read more...] about Valve’s Steam Platform Headed To Linux
Ubuntu Launches New ‘Unity’ Enviroment For Netbooks
Canonical has just launched its streamlined version of Ubuntu Linux, designed for speed and targeted at netbooks and touch screen devices. The new Unity desktop has been redesigned with the main interface dock down the left-hand side, making it fast and easy to access preferred applications, such as … [Read more...] about Ubuntu Launches New ‘Unity’ Enviroment For Netbooks
Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Arrives
The latest version of the popular free Linux distro Ubuntu has just been released. Ubuntu 10.04 is available in three editions: Desktop, Server, and Netbook. Ubuntu is easy to install with a graphical installer and contains all the applications you need: a web browser, office suite, media apps, … [Read more...] about Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Arrives
Intel Shows Of MeeGo 1.0 AT IDF 2010
Intel has demoed MeeGo 1.0 at the Intel Developer Forum in Beijing. MeeGo is a Linux-based OS that has been created by Intel and Nokia, and it is designed to be used on netbooks, smartphones, and other connected devices. The video below shows MeeGo 1.0 running on an Intel Pinetrail netbook, and … [Read more...] about Intel Shows Of MeeGo 1.0 AT IDF 2010
Geohot Brings Linux Back To The PS3
Sony's recent update to the PS3, version 3.21, removed the option to run another OS on your PS3. Many PS3 users had utilized this feature to install Linux on their PS3, and they weren't too happy when the feature was removed. This decision by Sony sparked a significant amount of controversy and … [Read more...] about Geohot Brings Linux Back To The PS3
BPhone Quad Band Linux Smartphone
If you're looking for a compact Linux smartphone, this neat BPhone is definitely worth a look. It's equipped with a PXA310 624MHz processor, 256MB of NAND flash memory, a QWERTY keypad, FM radio, and built-in GPS. Its 5-inch rotating touch screen has a resolution of 800 x 400, and the device runs … [Read more...] about BPhone Quad Band Linux Smartphone
PlugComputer 3.0
We have seen a couple of these plug computers before on Geeky Gadgets, the latest is the PlugComputer 3.0, which is being shown off at CeBIT. It features a 2.0GHz Marvell ARM processor, 512MB of RAM, a 120GB 1.8 inch hard drive, and WLAN (b/g). "Plug Computers are fully capable computers, much … [Read more...] about PlugComputer 3.0
Norhtec Gecko Surfboard Keyboard PC
Many of us are still waiting for Asus to release their Eee Keyboard PC, now another company called Norhtec is releasing a keyboard PC, the Gecko Surfboard. The Norhtec Gecko Surfboard is a full-sized QWERTY keyboard with a PC inside. Processing comes in the form of a 1.0GHz Vortex86MX system on a … [Read more...] about Norhtec Gecko Surfboard Keyboard PC
Google Chrome Beta For Mac OS X And Linux Released
Google has just released beta versions of its Chrome web browser for both Mac OS X and Linux. The software has been in development for some time since the first Windows version was released. Google has said that it took longer than they expected to get the Mac and Linux versions out, but the wait … [Read more...] about Google Chrome Beta For Mac OS X And Linux Released
