No, it doesn't boot in 3 seconds, but in 7, and only with SSDs. And that's more than the 5 seconds we've already seen: http://lwn.net/Articles/299483/ Anyhow; isntant Linuxes in ROM are the future, so no use in scrapping milliseconds from boot-up to a capped down OS that has no applications.

That didn't stop Windows from having MIPS, Alpha and IA-64 versions in the past. Plus, it could even take advantage of the enormous number of open source programs that could be compiled for ARM Windows before commercial titles get ported. Don't tell me they won't because wouldn't not profitable; trying to screw Linux is always in Redmon's top priorities.

> How many people have a stack of ARM software to run on ARM Windows? If MS ports not only Windows but also Visual Studio then software developers could just [cross-]compile for ARM, Photoshop included.

It's said that Intel has the edge on this fight due to x86 compatibility, but Microsoft can really change things around if they decided to port Win7 to ARM, instead of offering only Windows CE. But considering monopolies, I wouldn't expect that any time soon.

They added that later.

Phoenix Instant Boot BIOS **starts** loading Windows in under a second That means that the BIOS boots fast.

I think this is great. Now, I hope they create something women will be able to drive.

Plus, the java version runs in more O.S., and can be embedded on a web-pages with browsers running in those O.S.

How about SplashTop, Presto, and all the instant-on Linuxes that provide much more than just a browser in just 3 secs? And that's with a real web browser *with* extensions, and, well, whatever you want to install on it. http://tech.xlab.si/?p=717

Nice link.

Also, 3D Active countours can be used to trak the shape and reconstruct the model.