Going even further back in time than 4th gen, [Kevin] tipped us off to this project by [Hunter Davis]. It is a collection of software mods for Zipit’s Z2 instant messenging device. Some of them include allowing it to run (ports of) the Fluxbox window manager, FCE Ultra NES emulator, and (most impresively) the Java framework. The next leap in development, a SNES emulator optimized for the Zipit, is in the works. The Z2 runs Linux out of the box. This means you no longer have to reflash the device to add software, such as DOSbox (also introduced to the Zipit by…

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We have earlier covered the rumors and indications of a 3rd generation iPod Touch to hit the market later this year, and now more rumors are surfacing regarding the technical features of the 3rd gen iPod Touch, including possible digital camera and low-power 802.11n faster wireless internet connection.
According to Appleinsider a recent Apple job listing where they were looking for a camera project manager there are clear references to the camera project going across both the iPhone and the iPod Touch. A new digital camera would clearly bring the iPod Touch into a new market, as depending on…