Intel's first open source PC sales: only 199 USD

Intel (23.2,-0.13,-0.56%) 's first "open source PC" has been shipped, the first "Open-source PC" Minnowboard Sina Science and technology news, July 31 morning. This is a basic computer that aims to target x86 applications and enthusiasts who want to assemble their own computers. This PC is named Minnowboard, with only one motherboard and no shell. The PC, developed by Intel and the Open-source motherboard manufacturer Circuitco Electronics, was sold at a price of 199 dollars from several retailers this month. This is the first open source PC with an Intel x86 processor, and the motherboard schematics and design documents have been released and provided for replication under the Creative Commons licensing agreement. The x86 processor-based Development Kit from Granville Electronics is now available for sale, but not open source. Intel also shares the server design through the Open Computing project of 37.49,0.69,1.87%, but Intel focuses on the large companies that design and manufacture servers independently. The Minnowboard size is 10.16x10.16 cm, the first open source hardware for enthusiasts and developers. Other open source motherboards currently on the market are based on ARM processors or Arduino microcontrollers, with the most well-known products including raspberry Pi. The starting price for this product is $25, and sales are over millions of. Minnowboard prices are higher than open source motherboards based on either arm or Arduino, and because of older hardware, the attraction may be small. The Minnowboard is equipped with an Intel E640 processor with a 1GHz frequency, a 32-bit processor released in 2010. However, Minnowboard is less expensive than most PCs, so it can attract developers who write and test business applications. These applications are ultimately deployed to servers, embedded devices, and other computing devices. Other hardware configurations for Minnowboard include 1GB DDR2 memory, HDMI interface, Gigabit Ethernet interface, USB interface, and MICRO-SD card slots. This motherboard's open source UEFI firmware supports the development of customized security boot environments. Minnowboard pre-installed Angstrom Linux system and compatible Yocto project. Minnowboard also supports Intel's Hyper-threading and virtualization technology. This is Intel's proprietary technology, and AMD (3.81,0.04,1.06%) and Granville use different technologies to accelerate data transfer on the chip. Online retailers such as Digi, Farnell, Mouser Electronics and Newark have started selling minnowboard. Intel and CircuitcoAn online community website has also been established for Minnowboard to provide more parameters and other information about this "open source PC". (D-Gold)