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Phoenix Technologies is the one of the premiere behind-the-scenes companies in the computer business. The company’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) code and chips have powered PCs for decades. The coolest software from Phoenix is called HyperSpace, and Phoenix will now “align” HyperSpace with Moblin.

Phoenix describes HyperSpace as “a compact and secure application environment on the PC that runs side-by-side with a traditional OS such as Microsoft Windows Vista. This new environment gives PC users the benefit of having key productivity and lifestyle applications available ‘instant-on’ on their PCs in a very predictable fashion, while at the same time being able to run all of their Windows applications at full performance. Using applications on HyperSpace such as a DVD player while Windows is in suspended mode, enables PC users to extend their PC’s battery life.”

That’s the Windows story — currently, HyperSpace only works with Windows XP and Windows Vista. However, Phoenix says it will now be focusing on Moblin-based Linux, running on netbooks and nettops.

According to Phoenix’s official news release:

The combination of Moblin and HyperSpace technologies will result in a new, instant-on, visually rich and user friendly Internet and mobile computing experience. Phoenix’s BIOS experience and patented technology brings world class features to the Moblin initiative such as all-day and always-connected computing.

“Moblin provides OEMs with an optimized framework for Intel Atom processor-based systems,” said Woody Hobbs, president and CEO of Phoenix Technologies. “HyperSpace enhances this platform with a unique, easy-to-use and fun interface and the ability to bring any application to life instantly. We enable PC OEMs to commercialize and bring the complete instant-on computing environment to market, with a variety of deployment models best suited for their needs and end user requirements.”

“The combination of Moblin and HyperSpace will deliver a more satisfying and rich experience for ultra-mobile consumers,” said Doug Fisher, vice president of Intel Software and Services Group and general manager, System Software Division. “Both improve instant access to the web and other applications, dramatically extend battery life, and optimize emerging new classes of ultra-sleek, ultra-mobile computing devices, including Intel Atom processor based netbooks and nettops. We look forward to joining forces with Phoenix to encourage OEMs and ODMs to use Moblin-based operating systems on netbooks and other small form factor devices.”

Pretty neat, eh?

This entry was posted by Alan Zeichick on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 at 4:50 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.