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Miniature Linux PC targets military apps

linuxdevices.com — Mercury Computer Systems announced a Linux-based engineering development kit (EDK) for a 7-10 pound computer that targets small ground, naval, and air vehicles. The "ruggedized" PowerBlock 50 (pictured at left) supports multiple processors to provide "well over 100 GFLOPS of processing power," according to Mercury.

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  • gadgeek, on 05/06/2008, -0/+1I'm guessing the eyes are ultra-rugged USB ports, while the fangs may be the power terminals. The nose? Maybe a power button recessed into a protective collar? Just a guess.
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