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Intel launches Atom SDK
INTEL HAS OPENED UP a beta version of its Atom Developer Program Software Development Kit (SDK) to Windows and Moblin netbook programmers.
With netbooks still selling like hot cakes, Chipzilla hopes to maintain the stranglehold it has on the market by making it easier to develop and distribute applications optimised for Atom-based devices.
Originally announced at this year's Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, the program includes tools, SDKs and community resources to develop new apps or port existing apps to these systems.
"Consumer adoption of mobile computing and Atom-based netbooks is growing rapidly, and there is an immediate opportunity for developers to capitalise on the popularity of these small form-factor, on-the-go devices," said Renee James, corporate vice president and general manager of the Intel software and services group.
Windows programmers can get the beta version of the SDK in C and C++ flavours, while those looking to write software for Moblin are restricted to developing in C.
Once a spiffy new piece of software is up and running, developers can submit it for validation which, once passed, will see the program added to Intel's upcoming applications store due to be launched next year.
To help build up a solid collection of applications Intel is offering prizes, including a car and a holiday, to those who get their entries in early enough.
The beta SDK as well as APIs, information and details of the validation process and the how the Intel App Store will work are all available from Intel's app developer site. µ
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If indeed it is a software only SDK I see Intels arrogance popping up once more.
Why Intel would charge for an SDK that creates markets for their products I'll never understand.
Atom a road to proper 64 bit CPUs?
You are insane.
I find this ~point~ a very valid one, and would also ask: What's the point of an Atom SDK, when the ATOM is just another run of the mill x86 CPU?
Or could it be that Intel are getting ready to spring a new and modern Architecture on us that'll make the x86 Architecture look like dinosaur it is??
Could it be that this SDK might ~open up~ the floodplains to proper 64bit Architecture?
I for One can hope...
I went to Intel's site to find out why you would need a special SDK to develop software for an x86 processor running windows and it appears to be nothing more than a DRM kit. What a bunch of crap.
Tried Moblin 2 on my Eee pc 900a. Besides the interface, Moblin bring nothing new to the table. Also, Moblin didn't run any faster than Ubuntu NBR 9.1. Ironically, Moblin, the made for Internet OS, ran browser embedded flash terribly! Flash banner ads sent me back to Ubuntu after 2 days! Oh and having more built in social networking options than Twitter and Last.fm would be nice . . .