=3D=3D Giving away 50K boards to schools
=3D=3D Expected price is $60  in December
=3D=3D x86 based  400MHz  runs Linux  ( Maybe other OSes )   Open source ha=
rdware & software
=3D=3D Arduino compatible


http://linuxgizmos.com/intel-launches-arduino-compatible-galileo-board/  <=
=3D=3D=3D Linux explanation
http://makezine.com/2013/10/03/10-great-intel-galileo-features/
http://arduino.cc/en/ArduinoCertified/IntelGalileo
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-10/03/intel-arduino-galileo  <=3D=
=3D philosophy
http://venturebeat.com/2013/10/03/intel-teams-up-with-arduino-to-promote-op=
en-source-hardware-community/   <=3D=3D=3D schools

Specifications listed in Intel=92s Galileo datasheet include the following:

Processor =97 Intel Quark X1000 SoC @ 400MHz
1.9 to 2.2W TDP (depending on operating voltage)
32-bit Intel Pentium-compatible ISA
Supports ACPI sleep states
Memory:
512KB embedded SRAM
256MB DRAM
Storage:
8MB legacy SPI NOR flash (for firmware/bootloader and latest sketch storage=
)
Micro SD slot =97 supports up to 32GB
11KB EEPROM
10/100 Ethernet port (RJ45)
USB:
USB 2.0 Host port
USB Client port (used for programming)
USB 2.0 Host interface (supported on mini-PCIe connector)
10-pin JTAG port
Other I/O =97 RS-232 serial port; 14x GPIO (6x are PWM outputs); 6x analog =
inputs
Expansion:
SDIO slot
Arduino 1.0 pinout shield expansion
PCI Express mini-card slot (PCIe 2.0 compliant)
RTC =97 onboard battery option
Buttons:
Reboot button for processor restart
Reset button for resetting sketch and attached shields
Power =97 +5 VDC @ 3A max (via 2.1mm diameter jack)
Dimensions =97 100 x 70mm (not including USB, UART, Ethernet, and power con=
nector extensions beyond the board outline)

he Intel development board comes standard with several computing industry s=
tandard input-output interfaces, including ACPI, PCI Express, 10/100Mb Ethe=
rnet, SD, USB 2.0 device and EHCI/OHCI USB host ports, high-speed UART, RS-=
232 serial port, programmable 8MB NOR flash, and a JTAG port for easy debug=
..
Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2013/10/03/intel-teams-up-with-arduino-=
to-promote-open-source-hardware-community/#AtovxFs51GRKKph9.99
he Intel development board comes standard with several computing industry s=
tandard input-output interfaces, including ACPI, PCI Express, 10/100Mb Ethe=
rnet, SD, USB 2.0 device and EHCI/OHCI USB host ports, high-speed UART, RS-=
232 serial port, programmable 8MB NOR flash, and a JTAG port for easy debug=
..
Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2013/10/03/intel-teams-up-with-arduino-=
to-promote-open-source-hardware-community/#AtovxFs51GRKKph9.99
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