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Intel presses the 'instant-on' PC switch, again

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Sep 17, 2003.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    One of the salient differences between computer electronics devices and computers is that when you press theon-button on the former, they (usually) switch on and work, whereas the computer's on-button generally functions as some kind of Pavlovian signal for you to go and get your morning coffee. This however is set to change (hoorah!) "in the next few years" (booh!), Intel VP Louis Burns told the Intel Developer Forum yesterday.

    Read more: The Register.
    Julio Franco, Sep 17, 2003
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  2. filthy_mcnasty Newcomer, in training

    i remember someone from microsoft saying windows 98 was supposed to be a tv like boot a few years back....

    i'm skeptical of any claims of this until i see it.
    filthy_mcnasty, Sep 17, 2003
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  3. running Newcomer, in training

    LOL...[IMG]
    running, Sep 18, 2003
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  4. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Well if we all go back to Windows95 or something with our fancy computers it would be almost instant on.
    SNGX1275, Sep 18, 2003
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  5. Rick TechSpot Staff

    Windows 3.1 WAS instant.
    Rick, Sep 18, 2003
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