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03 Dec 2009
Intel has released the first beta of the software developer kit (SDK) for the Atom platform.
The Atom SDK covers Atom use in Windows (C and C++) and Intel's own open-source Moblin platform. The company is now reviewing applications for validisation, and developers will be able to start charging for them next year.
"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 Intel's Software and Services Group.
"We are excited about the innovation and energy from developers around creating applications and unlocking new uses for Atom platforms."
Intel promised to release the SDK at this year's Intel Developer Forum, and developers will be able to market the applications they develop via Intel for a $99 (£60) fee.
Frequent submitters will earn reputation points allowing access to a 'Black Belts' group which offers more programming tools and earlier releases of new code.
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Charging for an SDK to help sell chips?????
Intel charges for everything when it comes to the development side of the house. If Intel wants developers to start developing solely for the Atom CPU then just like Microsoft they would freely give it away. This is just plain dumb.
Posted by: FDunn 04 Dec 2009