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Raspberry Pi wears a new Fedora (video) Feb 21st 2012, 16:24 If you've been keeping an eye on this tasty little computer, you'll know it's a pretty exciting concept already. To further sweeten the deal, it just got its own version of Fedora. A special "remix" edition has been ported over to the micro-machine by a team at Seneca College. Although there's already a Debian release for the diminutive device, the project's official blog states that Fedora Remix is the distribution it'll be recommending to users. The OS image fits on a 2GB memory card, and comes complete with a GUI, programming and system administration tools, web browser and other essential apps to get you going. If you want to see the Pi in action, there's a video after the break demonstrating the OS, along with a look at that user interface. As for that February 20th release date, sadly that seems less reliable. Continue reading Raspberry Pi wears a new Fedora (video) Raspberry Pi wears a new Fedora (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Electronista  |  Raspberry Pi  | Email this | Comments Microsoft Office for iOS gets blurrycam treatment in weird party-room Feb 21st 2012, 15:51 What you see before you is a single image purporting to be Microsoft's new Office app for iOS. We can certainly believe such an app exists, and according to The Daily, the UI is similar to OneNote with an added dash of Metro. You'll be able to produce and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files locally and online, but the app is still to run the Cupertino's approval gauntlet. The report also claims an Android version is isn't in the works and but that a Metro-styled refresh of OneNote is due in "the coming weeks." That said, we're not sure what sort of place doesn't take the plastic off its carpets, leaves big "product of Spain" crates lying around with leopard-print plushies and USS Enterprise logos hanging on the wall -- but perhaps we've underestimated Redmond's capacity for a good party. Update: We incorrectly reported that an Android version was forthcoming, we've edited to correct our mistake -- please accept our sincere apologies. Microsoft Office for iOS gets blurrycam treatment in weird party-room originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  The Daily  | Email this | Comments Huawei's alleged 10-inch slate shows up at photoshoot ahead of MWC Feb 21st 2012, 15:33 Shortly after Huawei's Ascend D1 made a trip to the studio for some glamour shots, an incognito slate is following suit. A set of photos from Russian site hi-tech@mail reveals what could be in store from the Chinese outfit at MWC 2012 (you know we'll be there), though the lack of full-body pics makes us question whether it's in fact the 10-inch tab it claims to be. Aside from the questionable size, we do see a tour around its purported metal casing, which is very reminiscent of that T-Mobile-bound MediaPad we showed you last year. Allegedly, the tablet will come sporting an 8-megapixel rear shooter, Ice Cream Sandwich and will be priced at about 20,000 Russian Rubles (or around $670). Those of you feeling intrigued can hit up the source link below to catch the rest of the sneaky shots. Continue reading Huawei's alleged 10-inch slate shows up at photoshoot ahead of MWC Huawei's alleged 10-inch slate shows up at photoshoot ahead of MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  hi-tech.mail.ru  | Email this | Comments Engadget Giveaway: win one of two PlayStation Vitas, courtesy of Tanga! Feb 21st 2012, 15:01 This week's contest is all about the hotness, and if a brand new PlayStation Vita doesn't do the trick, we don't know what will. We have two WiFi / 3G units to hand out to our awesome readers, and it's all made possible by Tanga. The e-tailer is known for offering tech magazine subscriptions on the cheap as well as plenty of other daily deals. So take a peek, browse through the rules and fire off a quick comment to enter the giveaway! Continue reading Engadget Giveaway: win one of two PlayStation Vitas, courtesy of Tanga! Engadget Giveaway: win one of two PlayStation Vitas, courtesy of Tanga! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Qualcomm's fifth gen Gobi unveiled, supports a Lollapalooza of LTE, 2G / 3G bands Feb 21st 2012, 14:41 Qualcomm this morning took the wraps off the fifth generation of its Gobi reference platform, which offers up LTE via FDD and TDD networks. It also plays nicely with past favorites, including the likes of HSPA+ and EV-DO, keeping your globe trotting self connected on that skinny laptop, tablet or convertible. The reference platform is designed to work with Windows 8 and Android devices and a number of processors, including, naturally, the San Diego-based company's own dual- and quad-core Snapdragons and good old x86. More information and lots of quotes from big name companies who think the bouncing new baby Gobi is just swell after the break. Continue reading Qualcomm's fifth gen Gobi unveiled, supports a Lollapalooza of LTE, 2G / 3G bands Qualcomm's fifth gen Gobi unveiled, supports a Lollapalooza of LTE, 2G / 3G bands originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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