Intel Moblin optimized Linux hits Alpha 2. The Moblin Linux is optimized for Intel Atom hardware and targeting netbook segment it offers a number of advantages especially extreme fast boot times and responsive desktop.

Moblin V2 Alpha comes with Linux 2.6.29-rc7 kernel and now it uses kernel mode settings. Kernel mode-setting allows a nearly flicker-free boot experience, fast and reliable VT switching, improved support for suspend-and-resume, and numerous other advantages.

The packages in Moblin Alpha 2 are also updated with new versions of: Xfce 4.6, GNOME 2.26, Totem, Cheese – web-camera software, Firefox web-browser, updated version of the Clutter library (library needed for new desktop interface with advanced effects – not full implemented yet, we expect a proper implementation in next Moblin releases), updated ConnMan (the connection manager for Moblin), enhanced boot process, responsive desktop, package interactions, updated OS libraries, updated Moblin Image Creator, and many others.

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Tags | Computers, Hardware, Linux, Netbook, Software