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Old 06-10-2007, 03:50 PM   #11
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The Ricavision eReader is apparently similar to this, using Windows (Vista) SideShow, see More E Ink: Ricavision eReader for Vista is introduced. The Ricavision thread was the first time I had ever heard of windows sideshow, but maybe it is a viable approach. For Linux, you would probably just setup the device as a dumb X11 terminal - but that still might require more customization (on the server) than a sideshow device.
I don't see it selling well at all. I don't want some expensive device that forces me to have to use Vista. I'm happy with my XP Pro. But one problem as well is the specs for this have not yet been released. But if it needs Vista in order to be used, then count me out.
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