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We've seen ridiculous fridge concepts from Electrolux before and
covered Linux running on all types of gadgets, so it's only natural
that the OS has found its way into an icebox developed by Electrolux's
Brazilian subsidiary in partnership with ProFusion Embedded Systems.
Dubbed the Infinity I-Kitchen, it sports a Linux-based 800 x 480
touchscreen computer built around a 400Mhz Freescale i.MX25 SoC --
which itself is based on 400MHz ARM926EJ-S core and already used in
some automotive systems. The touch UI was developed by the open source
organization Enlightenment Foundation Libraries and allows users to
control a variety of fridge functions like internal temperature in
addition to running apps for notes, calendars, contacts, photos, and
recipes. All of the particular open source code modifications
developed for the fridge have also been shared back with the community
in Tux-approved fashion and will soon be posted to Electrolux's site
too. Unfortunately, there's no mention however of features like
internet connectivity (WiFi or otherwise), USB ports, or SD Card slots
being on the appliance. Likewise, details on pricing or availability
are also unknown, so your iPhone can hold off on making those the
jealousy-fueled fat jokes for now.
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