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| Thread ID: 97665 | 2009-02-23 07:38:00 | ASUS 5 Secs Bootup, plus no need for an OS | Strommer (42) | Press F1 |
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| 750609 | 2009-02-23 07:38:00 | Is a 5 second bootup for real? And the ability to view pics without using Windows? Are these features common on today's mb's? See a review of this mobo here. (www.overclockersclub.com) ASUS Express Gate SSD: 5 Secs Bootup to online Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It´s a unique motherboard built-in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your house. What´s more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! [edit] Evidently it can boot into Linux. ... ASUS Express Gate offers an optional Linux OS bootup that allows you to enjoy instant access to commonly used functions like accessing the Internet, VoIP, and Web emailing without entering the OS. Read more here. (www.asus.com) |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 750610 | 2009-02-23 07:41:00 | This sort of thing has been around for some time - what it basically is, is a very stripped down version of Linux which provides you with a few core functions. Some offer things like the ability to browse photos, play music, and surf the web. Realistically though, how often would you use it? |
somebody (208) | ||
| 750611 | 2009-02-23 07:41:00 | Yep, sure is. Its just linux. Its on some asus boards and all in the P5Q series Haven't heard of any other PC manufacturer that has made something similar yet But some laptops have something similar |
Blam (54) | ||
| 750612 | 2009-02-23 07:43:00 | Realistically though, how often would you use it? Probably not much. I find it a 'novelty' and wondered how many mobos offer a quick boot up time. As you can probably guess, I am considering updating my system (not sure, may just get a laptop). |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 750613 | 2009-02-23 07:46:00 | Dont know about no os. It would still need a hdd, with the Express gate files on it. Or it wont load. It'd probably work on a USB flash drive tho Its on this, but I dont use it |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 750614 | 2009-02-23 07:49:00 | As an alternative you could strip DamnSmallLinux down, install it on an SD card or a fast flash device. then you'd get like a 10 sec boot up. Personally, I never use it, but my mum loves it. Since she only checks email and surfs the internet a bit. EDIT:Just found this: translate.google.com |
Blam (54) | ||
| 750615 | 2009-02-23 08:00:00 | Probably not much. I find it a 'novelty' and wondered how many mobos offer a quick boot up time. As you can probably guess, I am considering updating my system (not sure, may just get a laptop). I think Gigabyte have their own version, and Dell have their "MediaDirect" suite. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 750616 | 2009-02-23 19:58:00 | ASUS Express Gate It IS Linux. |
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