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Chapter 5. History of Linux on PDAs

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Itsy
Resources

This chapter is not complete yet, there should be more information on 286 based PDAs which where Linux capable.

Itsy

The Itsy prototype offers considerably more computing power and memory than other PDAs, enabling demanding applications such as speech recognition. It is designed as an open platform to facilitate innovative research projects. The base Itsy hardware provides a flexible interface for adding a custom daughtercard, and Itsy software is based on the Linux OS and standard GNU tools.

Resources

  1. COMPAQ/Digital is the manufacturer of the Itsy.