List readers might be amused at this story about embedded NetBSD:
http://www.embeddedarm.com/news/netbsd_toaster.htm
It begins:
>> ...
>> Technologic Systems Designs NetBSD Controlled Toaster
>>
>> It has long been regarded that the UNIX-like OS NetBSD is portable to
>> every type of machine except perhaps your kitchen toaster. Technologic
>> Systems, however, has conquered this last frontier. Using one of its
>> rugged embedded TS-7200 single-board computers housed inside the empty
>> space of a standard 2 slice toaster, Technologic Systems has designed
>> a functional NetBSD controlled toaster.
>> ...
and ends
>> ...
>> USB speakers are attached through the built-in USB hub on the keyboard
>> to allow playing of MP3's while toasting occurs.
>> ...
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