MSI Winki: Boot up in a wink

Darius Chang | Mar 05, 2009

Credit: MSI

Unfortunate name notwithstanding, the Winki is a proprietary Linux interface from MSI similar to Asus' ExpressGate technology. This allows you to boot up the machine almost instantly and bypass the longer startup process of Windows, giving you access to the Internet in record time. However, unlike the latter which is hardwired onto the mainboard, the Winki comes in a tiny package which plugs into the onboard USB controller. The advantage of this is that since Winki is available in 15 languages, you can plug in your Winki of choice.

If the screenshot reminds you of another operating system (cough... Mac.. cough), it's not a Winki illusion. The system is based on Linux and freeware such as FireFox, Skype and Pidgin instant messenger have been preinstalled. As to when the Winki will start popping up in MSI mainboards, your guess is as good as ours.

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