On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Padu wrote:

> From: "Peter" <plp@actcom.co.il>
> <snip>
>> Note that Intel's XScale is ARM. 1GHz clock ARMs are available from
>> Intel.
>> 
>> Peter
>
> There are a few dev boards and software development solutions for the Philips 
> platform. What about for the intel platform?

See here for some nice 'development boards complete' with case and 
display:

http://tuxmobil.org/pda_linux_xscale.html

(almost) POSIX compliant operating system and development environment 
supplied for free. Just add applications. There is much more on the 
internet. Search Google.

> I think what I'm trying to ask is: I feel confident in using Philips for 
> hobby and small scale stuff... and I have this impression that intel is just 
> for big scale commercial applications... am I right?

Imho the Philips parts are a breakthrough because they are available 
directly from mail order vendors. Afaik it is the first time this 
happens (ARM chips in ones by mail order and mostly <$10 each).

Peter
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