iRex iLiad e-Reader: Linux's Answer to the Kindle? (informIT)

David Chisnall takes a look at the Linux-based iRex iLiad, a type of E-book device. "As a development platform, the iLiad is quite interesting. It has a fairly standard Linux kernel and X11 display, with slight modifications to the X protocol to allow for efficient partial updates of the screen. The included software uses GTK. If you register as a developer (it's free), your iLiad is unlocked, allowing you to run shell scripts as root. From here you can install third-party software easily."

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