Phoenix Technologies launches HyperSpace "instant on" embedded OS (http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/06/phoenix-technologies-launches-hyperspace-instant-on-embedded-o/)

Posted Nov 6th 2007

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It appears that DeviceVM (http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/08/asus-p5e3-deluxe-mobo-boots-in-five-seconds-with-embedded-linux/) won't be able to sit around and gloat over its "instant on" SplashTop (http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/09/devicevms-splashtop-more-info-about-the-five-second-linux-syst/) Linux OS that's being integrated into ASUS motherboards, as they've got some competition on the horizon. A company called Phoenix Technologies is introducing a new mini-OS called HyperSpace (what's with all these compound names?) that features a four second boot time. Using a form of virtualization which sets aside memory and disk space for the small boot, the ROM-based environment lets you access Firefox, launch a DVD movie, or fire up other apps while your system loads Vista or XP in the background. Apparently, the BIOS-embedded platform will also allow manufacturers and developers to embed their own, customized applications, thus extending the range of uses for the system. Soon, you won't have to wait even a tenth of a minute to check your Facebook inbox.

[Via Good Morning Silicon Valley (http://svextra.com/blogs/gmsv/2007/11/we_were_going_to_call_it_swift_boot_but_somebody_r emembered_that_kerry_thing.html)]

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I wonder how long it will be before Enitre OS's are shipped on a chip instead of a DVD.

I wonder how long it will be before Enitre OS's are shipped on a chip instead of a DVD.

they could do that now but its too expensive. SSHD are just now becoming popular meanwhile theyve been in use for how many years now?

Wow, a 4 second boot time. That would be nice to have.


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they could do that now but its too expensive. SSHD are just now becoming popular meanwhile theyve been in use for how many years now?

I wouldnt think expense would be the issue - an OS doesnt require near the capacity of an SSHD. Just have to standardize the set up so that all of them use the same socket, make the OS a plug and play module seperate from the storage drives. That would be the shit, of course, it would also make it a bear to pirate an OS...............

I have no idea what all that technical jargon means, but like R1 Master said, a 4 second boot time would be sweeeeeet. :)

^^^werd