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YouTube video courtesy of demomoblin
Ack! I still haven't gotten around to installing Ubunut Netbook Remix 9.10 on my Acer Aspire One yet (currently running 8.04). Now, here comes...
Moblin v2.1 project release for netbooks and nettops - it's here
I tried Moblin briefly a while back after its initial public release, didn't like it, and haven't revisited it since. Like the One Laptop Per Child XO Sugar OS, I think Moblin's UI violates my end-user expectations too much for me to even begin to accept it. However, if you try it, here's what's new or enhanced:
- Web browser with plug-in support - 3G data modem support - Application installer (ya, I guess that would help :-) - Bluetooth device support - Connection manager for Ethernet, WiFi, WiMAX, & 3G - Nettop UI scaling support - Improved instant messaging - Localization improvements
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