Canonical Announces the Ubuntu Netbook Remix

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Ubuntu Netbook Remix is built to provide a superb user experience leveraging Ubuntu's reputation for delivering operating systems that 'just work' in the desktop environment. The remix is based on the standard Ubuntu Desktop Edition but with a launcher that allows users to get on-line more quickly and have faster access to their favourite applications. Ubuntu Netbook Remix will enable device manufacturers to get to market rapidly with a compelling software solution on netbooks, as they have a standard user interface (UI) that is built on a widely used operating system underpinned by a globally recognised brand. Canonical is also working with ISVs to ensure that popular desktop applications are certified on Ubuntu, and will run on the Ubuntu Netbook Remix.

Canonical is already working with a number of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver the software into the market on devices later in 2008. Demonstration versions will be available at Computex.

Ubuntu Netbook Remix leverages Moblin technologies optimized for the Intel Atom processor. Intel and Canonical are working to create a next generation computing experience across a new category of affordable Internet-centric, portable devices; including Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs), netbooks, nettops and embedded devices based on Intel Atom processor technology. Canonical is a founding contributor to Moblin and will continue to work with Intel to ensure the best open source applications become available to users and OEMs through Moblin.

The Netbook Remix is more than just a pretty face. The Remix will also provide extensive support for hardware components typically found in subnotebook computers. Canonical has worked closely with Intel through the Moblin initiative to ensure strong support for the Atom processor. Intel hopes that Atom will be used with Linux in a wide variety of contexts including Mobile Internet Devices and even vehicle "infotainment" systems.

"At Intel, we see netbooks as an opportunity to expand basic Internet usage throughout the world through simple and affordable devices for consumers," said Intel software and solutions group vice president Doug Fisher in a statement. "The combination of Ubuntu Netbook Remix with Moblin technologies optimized for the Intel Atom processor will deliver a good Internet and media experience on Intel-based netbooks."

The Netbook Remix is part of Canonical's broader strategy for Ubuntu mobility. The company has also partnered with Nokia to work on an experimental Ubuntu ARM port that will bring the distribution to Nokia's Internet Tablet devices and similar products. According to Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth, portable computing is a high priority for Ubuntu 8.10—codenamed Intrepid Ibex—which is scheduled for release in October.

Source : Canonical Showcases Ubuntu Netbook Remix at Computex | Ubuntu
Hands on with the Ubuntu Netbook Remix

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I don't want to see ubuntu bloat netbooks.
If these guys replace Nautilus with PCManFM and Firefox3 Beta with Epiphany, gnome suddenly looks as fast as xfce.
I hope they remember to do it.
And synaptic needs some reworking as well, by not downloading and displaying files realtime, and instead, in a blank window redownloading the repositories then displaying them.

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If these guys replace Nautilus with PCManFM and Firefox3 Beta with Epiphany, gnome suddenly looks as fast as xfce.

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And synaptic needs some reworking as well, by not downloading and displaying files realtime, and instead, in a blank window redownloading the repositories then displaying them.

Yep I would like to see a new Package Manager which should be like rpmdrake.. Or in simple words a result of Ubuntu Add/Remove and Synaptic

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well they have a very agressive marketing strategy ...