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September 23rd, 2009

Intel's Moblin demo looks promising

Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:15 am

Categories: General, Intel, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software Infrastructure

Tags: Operating System, Intel Corp., Operating System Competition, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Larry Dignan

Intel’s open-source Moblin operating system is a work in progress, but looks like it’s coming together well.

At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, Intel product manager Claire Alexander shows Intel CEO Paul Otellini a demo Moblin, which will include next-generation mobile features such as a touch-screen interface.

Here’s a look:

The big question is whether Moblin can get traction. The operating system competition is fierce.

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Build it in !
Stamp it in the chip and we're done.

Instant-on linux Moblin on a 10 inch netbook is what I crave!... (Read the rest)
Posted by: jabailo1 Posted on: 09/24/09 You are currently: a Guest | | Terms of Use
You are confusing OS with UI  croberts | 09/23/09
The Linux kernel does allow for more innovation. It is highly modular  DonnieBoy | 09/23/09
all x86, no ARM  Eduardo_z | 09/23/09
Not for me, but...  Richard Flude | 09/23/09
Open web standards are key  linuser | 09/24/09
Build it in !  jabailo1 | 09/24/09

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