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."
At least (Score:5, Insightful)
it's nice to see good-natured rivalry based on merits rather than name-calling and finger pointing.
So (Score:0, Insightful)
Number of Devices (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:At least (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:iPod? (Score:3, Insightful)
Doesn't that make it theirs then?
If they bought it, and customised it?
Re:A couple of things (Score:1, Insightful)
Re:Garmin GPS (Score:2, Insightful)
I had to let my fiancee by both a new pair of shoes and a new watch
She doesn't need a new watch, there's a clock on the stove! {rimshot}
Tag-team? (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:iPod? (Score:3, Insightful)
No, because PortalPlayer is continuing to license (or try to license) their OS to other manufacturers of portable music devices.