On 11/4/07, Xiaofan Chen wrote: > Personally they are all based on X86 and IBM PC Architecture. > And that is is no longer fun to work with according to some people. > http://www.natetech.com/?p=239 (Interesting read but now Mac is > also based on the X86 architecture). > > I like this more but I have not found one yet. (Godson is kind of > instruction compatible with MIPS) > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinomanic > Just read this: http://www.linux.com/feature/119890 Quote: "Loongson-2F, the latest version of China's homegrown processor, will be released in November, according to CAS. Longsoon-2F will operate at a frequency of 1.2 to 1.5GHz, matching the speed of the low-end Pentium 4 processor while consuming only around 5 watts of power. Unlike its predecessor, Loongson-2E, Loongson-2F will support DDR2 SDRAM and USB 2.0. CAS also says that Loongson Box, a computer with the Loongson processor but without a monitor, keyboard, or mouse, will begin mass production in early 2008. ICT has authorized STMicroelectronics to produce Loongson chips and Loongson Box. STMicroelectronics will cooperate with Mandriva and use Mandriva Linux as the operating system for Loongson Box, which also features GNOME, Wallpapoz, and gDesklets, and supports virtual desktop." Sounds good. Xiaofan -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist