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Pronto++ This is no remote. Linux based consumer electronics
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Posted by: MighTiVo

Philips sees new life for Linux

By Matthew Broersma
ZDNet (UK)
September 6, 2002, 8:22 AM PT

A new project by Intel and Philips is using the Linux operating system to boost the market for converged consumer electronics. The Pronto++ reference platform, announced on Tuesday, is based on Intel's XScale line of embedded processors and, initially at least, an embedded Linux distribution.

http://msnbc-zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-956890.html

Fantastic, more Linux based consumer electronics. I hope they all leave themselves a bit open for unsupported customization....