Behind The Coolest Gadgets - Linux or Windows? 178
An anonymous reader submits "Sister sites LinuxDevices and WindowsForDevices have kicked off what they're calling the Great Embedded Device Smack-Down, to see whether Linux or Windows Embedded powers the best and coolest devices. The Smackdown highlights more than 350 gadgets in nine categories, along with some entertaining "pre-game commentary" featuring the latest market share figures for the two OSes and a whacky clipart image of Stone Cold Bill Gates taking on The Tux."
Popcorn (Score:4, Funny)
Did anyone else... (Score:1, Funny)
Choosy Robots Choose Linux (Score:5, Funny)
Scary Future (Score:4, Funny)
1) Self driving cars which when infested w/ the Sassar2030 worm will all drive us off a cliff
2) All your personal information stored in a handheld device for your convience... and the convience of the 200+ Spyware programs that are automatically installed as you checkout at walmart
3) We will finally reach Jupiter only to find out the computer is controlled by a very evil looking red eye "I'm sorry Dave, but you need to download security patches"
Re:Popcorn (Score:5, Funny)
The Linux version of the popcorn maker uses a much better kernel than the windows version.
Re:Popcorn (Score:5, Funny)
My fav (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Popcorn (Score:4, Funny)
Bad Joke (Score:3, Funny)
Too bad their webserver was running on one of those linux phones!
Linux 1 - MS - 0 (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Popcorn (Score:5, Funny)
The Linux popper does infact use a much more solid kernel than the Windows version. Microsoft tried to harden their kernels by popping modified microkernels instead.
Unfortunately, over time, the unpopped pieces tend to accumulate at the bottom of the Windows popper, substantially slowing the popping process, and periodically requiring the user to completely wipe the machine and start over fresh with a new batch.
The Windows popper also seems to be highly susceptible to contamination by foreign elements, affecting output performance and popcorn quality. Microsoft, in response to this problem, simply stated that "well-behaved butter would not damage the popper". Unfortunately, there's a wide selection of low-grade butter available for the Windows popper; some of it actually targets the weaker aspects of the Microsoft kernels and can cause substantial damage to the popper and anything connected to it.
The Linux popper is much better adapted for mission-critical kitchens, though the Windows popper is extremely popular in the home.
Be there! SUNDAY! (Score:5, Funny)
Obligatory SCO bash (Score:3, Funny)
Not to be a nitpicker or anything... (Score:3, Funny)
Response Headers (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Popcorn (Score:3, Funny)
Probably because home users don't like having to type:
$ cat ~/corn >
$ pop_ctl --startup --device=/dev/snack/popcorn
$ pop_ctl --status --device/dev/snack/popcorn
popcorn status: popping 342/7873 kernels.
$ pop_ctl --status --device/dev/snack/popcorn
popcorn status: complete, waiting in buffer.
$ cat
Re:Popcorn (Score:4, Funny)
HAHA. god. that hurts.
Re:DRM... (Score:3, Funny)
Get who you grammar from do your?