Talk:Gen2 Hardware ideas

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Looking for the best hardware possible, efficient and cheap, I've found only one that fits and actually can do it all, from I/O control to processing, even sound and VGA outputs... all with a fraction of a Watt of power:

http://www.intellasys.net/

The only downsize is the need to program everything, but taking in to account a Small OS like Menuet <http://www.menuetos.net/> the OX3 it is certainly doable at us$10 the hardware and the remaining dependent on the VGA touch-screens. Likewise the power needed will mostly spoiled by the VGA.

Is there the will ?!? Since this would be a change that would compromise big-business, it is doubtful. Charles Moore work in uCPUs has been sabotaged for years.

But will someone take the KISS rule into account to make GREAT (instead if BIG) system (and OS) that would be available anywhere for less that $50? (assuming $40 to be cost of the VGA)

Dutra de Lacerda <http://Factor-H.com>