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crunchgear.com - 12/16/2008

Gresso “Skeleton” phone: You’re doing it wrong

— crunchgear.com — Once again we welcome into the world a bit of conspicious consumption so ham-handed that you actually... get compassionate flops sweat for these people. The Gresso Avantgarde Skeleton is a “skeleton” phone with a display back. What does ... (more) Gresso “Skeleton” phone: You’re doing it wrong

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Jolicloud, un nuevo sistema operativo para netbooks
Gizmología — ... . Ha creado Jolicloud, un sistema operativo basado en Linux con una interfaz diseñada especialmente para estos portátiles. ...

From Netvibes to Netbooks: Tariq Krim readying Jolicloud OS
Crave: The gadget blog — Former Netvibes CEO Tariq Krim has his sights set on Netbooks. According to TechCrunch, Krim will launch a Linux-based OS for Netbooks next year called Jolicloud. Unlike Good OS and its forthcoming Linux-based Cloud OS, which is meant to operate alongside Windows on ...

‘Jolicloud’ - iPhone-like Netbooks OS by former Netvibes Founder
D' Technology Weblog — Tariq Krim, Netvibes Founder is working on a new software stack called Jolicloud dubbed as operating system for Netbooks - users will download Jolicloud to their Netbooks and then install it. Whatever operating system and software is on the computer will be wiped off, and replaced with a stripped down Linux operating system and custom browser. Jolicloud isn’t ready to launch yet, and is expected in 2009. The user interface resembles the iPhone - it includes large icons (easier for viewing on Netbooks) and very little fluff to keep the ...

Jolicloud netbook OS interface looks really sweet
CrunchGear — Check out this clear shot of the in-progress netbook OS Jolicloud (click for the full size version). There’s more info on its history and usability over at TechCrunch, but this screenshot was just too sweet not to post. Keep an eye on the Jolicloud Flickr page for more.

Jolicloud: beautiful new OS designed specifically for netbooks
Boing Boing Gadgets — Jolicloud looks gorgeous: a clean, crisp, stripped-down and iPhone-like OS specifically designed for netbooks by Tariq Krim. This really is the sort of OS I want to see on netbooks: beautifully designed, crisp, clean and with a bare minimum of frills... just big program launching buttons and easy-to-install app packages. Jolicloud isn't out yet, but I can't wait to give it a spin. Jolicloud [Official Site via Crunchgear]

Jolicloud's Beautifully Designed Linux Flavor Looks Like The Definitive Netbook OS [NetBooks]
Gizmodo — I agree with designer Tariq Krim that we've yet to see an OS interface perfectly implemented to a netbook's uniquely small hardware. Hence Jolicloud, and by the looks of UI shot, he's on to something. Yes, this is what our netbooks need: clear, big app icons (big enough to be touchable) on scrollable page a la the iPhone OS, an easy installer interface for quickly adding more, constant access to a universal search bar, all presented in a clean, clear and colorful design scheme. Jolicloud isn't out yet, but you can track its progress here: [Jolicloud, Jolicloud Flickr Stream ...

Jolicloud's Beautifully Designed Netbook Linux OS [NetBooks]
Gizmodo — I agree with designer Tariq Krim that we've yet to see an OS interface perfectly implemented to a netbook's uniquely small hardware. Hence Jolicloud, and judging from this UI shot, he's on to something. Yes, this is what our netbooks need: clear, big app icons (big enough to be touchable) on scrollable page a la the iPhone OS, an easy installer interface for quickly adding more, constant access to a universal search bar, all presented in a clean, clear and colorful design scheme. Jolicloud isn't out yet, but you can track its progress here: [Jolicloud, Jolicloud Flickr Stream ...

Jolicloud: the OS your netbook has been screaming for
Engadget — ... See that? That's what could be on your netbook later this year. Out of nowhere, one Tariq Krim has crafted the Jolicloud operating system, which is an OS designed specifically for those miniaturized laptops that rely on underpowered CPUs and less RAM ...

Jolicloud: Neues OS für Netbooks
Ausgefallene Gadgets & Geschenkideen — ... wurde Jolicloud schon auf dem Asus Eee PC, allen Atom Netbooks und dem Dell Inspiron Mini. Auf der offiziellen Website von Jolicloud wird man sich wohl vor dem Release für eine Beta bewerben können. ...

Jolicloud “SocialOS” alpha gets video demo
SlashGear — ... - if Jolicloud have any say in things, your path to netbook OS domination won’t be so smooth.  In the works since late 2008, Jolicloud is based on Ubuntu and has been fettled for faster boot times and improved internet surfing.  It’s also been customized for cloud computing, with Jolicloud’s creators describing it as a Social OS; Sascha from NetbookNews grabbed a ...

Jolicloud Private Alpha Social Netbook OS Launched
Ubergizmo — ... Jolicloud has released a private alpha of its social netbook OS, and you'll need an invitation code to download a copy for yourself. What is Jolicloud anyways? Well, it is in essence, a customized version of Ubuntu Linux which will narrow the gap between desktop and web apps, letting you run web apps side by side with your desktop applications, such as starting Twitter or Facebook just like how you launch a normal application. Guess this is more or less what cellphone users are experiencing now with special Twitter and YouTube apps made just for particular handsets. Jolicloud ...

The browser as we know it is done. Welcome the browsers
OurielOhayon — ... My Friend Tariq Krim has created Jolicloud which solves party the problem by creating an OS which is a browser for web apps. You open your laptop and you are on. Every single app in itself is a little browser. ...

La importancia de los socios de Google con Chrome OS
Gizmología — ... de pronunciar al respecto (vía Engadget), lo ve como una especie de ataque a Moblin, personalmente creo que se lo toman demasiado mal, creo que es un ataque definitvamente a todas las distribuciones Linux para netbooks. De cualquier forma ya están en conversaciones para dar soporte, parece que a Intel no le interesa a Google como enemigo. Ya pueden pisar el acelerador en Ubuntu y en las oficinas parisinas de Jolicloud. ¿Anunciado con prisa? Desarrollar un sistema operativo no es cosa ...

Gadgetell Experiment: Testing Jolicloud OS for netbooks
Gadgetell — ... suited for the netbook user who uses a lot of online applications, does basic computing tasks, and wants a streamlined, uncluttered user interface.  From the installation process, to the startup page, to the dashboard, Jolicloud is simple to use and user friendly.  Right now, I think I will stick with Jolicloud since it runs so smoothly and Windows 7 was misbehaving on my system.  If you have a netbook, I would highly recommend checking out Jolicloud OS. See: [Jolicloud] Full Story » | Written by Merlyn ...

Jolicloud netbook OS Alpha users can now invite friends
Liliputing — ... Jolicloud is a custom Linux distribution designed for netbooks. Of course, there are plenty of those these days. But Jolicloud is designed with an emphasis on bridging the gap between web apps and desktop apps and a heavy focus on social activities. For instance, when you install a new application you can allow your Jolicloud contacts to see in their updates. ...

Jolicloud to add support for netbooks with Atom Z5xx processors, GMA 500 graphics
Liliputing — ... But the folks at Jolicloud are hoping to move from that first category into the second. Jolicloud is a Linux-based operating system designed for netbooks. The software makes it easy to run web apps as if they were desktop applications, which makes it easy to move back and forth between your desktop or larger laptop and your netbook. There are also a number of social elements to Jolicloud, such as seeing what applications your friends are using. ...

Good News for Linux/Menlow Netbooks, UMPCs and MIDs
UMPCPortal — ... The second bit of good news is that Jolicloud, the Ubuntu-based distribution targeted at netbooks, is also checking out support for GMA500. ...

How Jolicloud is adding support for GMA 500 graphics
Liliputing — ... As I mentioned the other day, the folks behind the netbook-friendly Jolicloud operating system are in the process of adding support for machines with Intel Atom Z5xx processors and integrated GMA 500 graphics. For the most part, systems with GMA 500 graphics don’t perform as well as laptops with the more common GMA 950 graphics chipset. But GMA 500 does have a few tricks up its sleeve. It can handle hardware decoding of some HD video, for instance. And the Atom Z5xx/GMA 500 combo uses less power, which helps prolong battery life. Most ...