Link: Moto Labs - home. 
Apparently, Microsoft is not the only company with multi-touch computer tables ready for the market. Moto.com Labs are creating touch systems that will be usable in many markets, and you can expect to see them in all sorts of configurations in the future. Daniell Herbert, the CEO, showed the system at Maker Faire, and says:
"Multi-touch systems have been around for many years in research labs. What is new is
that we're making it completely available to collaborators - and we're
open to making it even more open. "
"The hardware interface is simple, the code is open source, and the
table can work with any programming development environment on a PC.
Simplicity and openness allow quick development of compelling
applications for museums, tradeshows, building lobbies, retail spaces
and curriculum in the technology design classroom.
"
Well, it isn't exactly open source, but it isn't Microsoft either. That alone is enough to get my attention. These tables would look great in Courthouses and Judge's waiting rooms, wouldn't they. Just touch to check the law or court schedule or whatever.
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