Forcing someone build your application from source code is bad form. Learn how to build a self-contained RPM package that can be more easily distributed and installed. RPM packages specifically target the MIDINUX OS for MIDs.
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ATOM support now in OpenSolaris
I just got a heads up that two very interesting changes were just put back to the OpenSolaris code base, related to the Intel Atom Processor:
- Performance counters for Atom.
Application Debugger On-Chip Instruction Trace
The Intel® Atom™ Processor has an on-chip branch buffer. This buffer can be read out using Linux* OS level function calls. In other word the operating system needs to be modified with a kernel patch. This kernel patch can be used to access the branch buffer, read out it's contents and export it into user space.
UMPC Portal
UMPC Landing Zone
What is a UMPC?
An Ultra Mobile PC is a new category of mobile devices optimized for specific usage models such as Internet-to-go, Entertainment-to-go, and Education-to-go, while providing full PC capability and versatility. UMPC devices are expected to be small enough so they are easy to carry, deliver long battery life so you can access information for extended periods of time, have multiple wireless options so you can be connected anytime, and are location aware so it can adapt to your personal needs.
You work for Intel, what computer should I buy? Part 3
You work for Intel, what computer should I buy? Part 3
I've blogged about home systems, and file servers. What about students, mobile workers or extending your social network via your mobile system? What kind of computer do you want to carry around with you?
从Windows 7的多点触控想到MID
今天我去参加了微软的WinHEC 2008。这次WinHEC揭开了Windows 7的神秘面纱。在我看来，Windows 7就是Vista的升级版：降低对硬件资源的消耗，并提高对应用软件老版本的兼容性。除此之外，就是在Windows中融入多点触控技术，以及进一步改善即插即用设备的交互性和易用性。其实多点触控和即插即用都不是新东西，新的是微软把多点触控作为Windows中的核心特色功能，把设备的无缝连接和智能易用性看得比以前重要。
使用Moblin SDK为MID开发应用程序 -- 1
话说这MID是一天天的多起来了，有用XP的，有用Linux的，还有用Vista的。虽说在Windows下软件资源丰富，广大的人民群众一定发现在4.8英寸800x480的分辨率下用桌面版的Windows挺不对劲的，看着累，用着也累。这时Linux的优势就显现了出来，可以充分定制、优化，所以许多MID上用的都是Linux系统。可是开发Linux操作系统的软件厂商如此众多，如何保证不会出现由于发行版本间的不兼容而导致应用程序无法在运行不同Linux发行版的MID上顺利运行？
Intel与开源社区合作，为MID Linux制定了一套OS规范--Moblin，一套SDK以及相应的兼容性测试工具。应用软件开发者可以使用Moblin SDK创建开发环境并在其上开发、测试应用程序，而不必费神考虑不同MID Linux之间的兼容性。Moblin规范保证了任何符合规范的MID Linux对应用软件的一致性。此外，Moblin SDK中包含了MID模拟器，可以很方便的在本机看到软件在目标设备上的UI效果。
在最新的Moblin2.0规范中，还增加了对Netbook和In-Vehicle Infotainment设备的支持。
Intel与开源社区合作，为MID Linux制定了一套OS规范--Moblin，一套SDK以及相应的兼容性测试工具。应用软件开发者可以使用Moblin SDK创建开发环境并在其上开发、测试应用程序，而不必费神考虑不同MID Linux之间的兼容性。Moblin规范保证了任何符合规范的MID Linux对应用软件的一致性。此外，Moblin SDK中包含了MID模拟器，可以很方便的在本机看到软件在目标设备上的UI效果。
在最新的Moblin2.0规范中，还增加了对Netbook和In-Vehicle Infotainment设备的支持。
AIR and Flash Performance on Moblin
At Adobe MAX in November, Sean Christmann from effectiveui gave a fantastic presentation on Flash and AIR application performance. The typical view of performance optimization when dealing with any runtime is that the runtime is responsible for being fast, and there isn't much that content or applications can do to help. Sean blasted that misconception in short order. Here are some of his suggestions.
Enabling the GPS on a Midinux MID
The Compal Jax10 MIDs we have been using in our development work have GPS hardware but no supporting software stack (yet). This document explains how to install the necessary software to activate your GPS and some software you can run to test it out.
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