HP buys Hyperspace

HP has bought a fast-boot Linux OS called Hyperspace from a BIOS firm called Phoenix Technologies. The deal was made for a mind-boggling amount of 12 million dollars. At the same time, HP also took over HyperCore and Phoenix Flip fast-boot technology as a part of the deal.

However, what HP is going to do with Hyperspace remains a mystery to us since we all thought HP would use webOS as a fast-boot OS in its upcoming webos slates, netbooks and notebooks.

HyperSpace: An instant on operating system coming to Nettops

Here is another instant on OS for the nettops: Phoenix’s HyperSpace OS. Interestingly, it will be coming preloaded on nettops powered by the Intel Atom 230 or Atom 330 processors. HyperSpace is one of those most “Instant On” types of OS that are quicker to boot up and shut down than Windows XP. As expected, it comes with only essential apps. The cost varies from $33 – $60 a year depending on what subscription you get.

According to Phoenix Technologies, HyperSpace “delivers instant-on, always-connected access to the Internet and key productivity applications such as HyperSpace Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Hulu, McAfee, Real Networks, Yahoo Search, etc.”

Hyperspace is an instant on OS based on Linux kernel. By a curious chance, I know it very well that there is no photoshop available for the Linux operating systems.

Does anyone actually use these instant on operating systems? I instead prefer to put my netbook in sleep mode instead of shutting it down completely.

More info at HyperSpace

Samsung N310 has BIOS-level Security

The Samsung N310, which has anti-bacterial keyboard and uses FailSafe technology from Phoenix Technologies that provides IP tracking of the netbook along with BIOS encryption. It provides the ability to protect and manage your laptop and your confidential information if it’s ever lost or stolen.

FailSafe lets you fully secure you data. FailSafe is a unique theft deterrence product and service from Phoenix Technologies that provides you with the ability to protect, track, and manage your laptop and your confidential information if it’s ever lost or stolen. Here are the specs of N310

• 10.1″ Screen
• Intel Atom processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 160 GB HDD
• Wi-Fi
• (optional) HSDPA
• (optional) WiBRO
• Bluetooth
• 3-in-1 card reader
• 1.3MP Webcam
• 3x USB ports

[Read more about failsafe technology]