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Intel, Novell stump for Moblin netbook OS

Intel, Novell stump for Moblin netbook OSThere is no reason for this projectAndroid is a perfectly good Linux-based stack that can run on Atom as well as other CPUs like ARM. And for that matter, so is LiMo, and Ubuntu and... . I don't see the unique value of Moblin.Netbook...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, Moblin, Moblin netbook, Novell Inc., operating system, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-07

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MobileTechRoundup show #189; Verizon DROID choices, Moblin 2.1 for netbooks

Today is the launch of the Motorola DROID and HTC DROID ERIS on Verizon and James has the DROID in hand. Kevin is triple booting his netbook and the new Moblin 2.1 OS looks slick enough for me to give a try on my MSI Wind soon too. We also...

Tags: MobileTechRoundup, Smart Phone, Verizon Communications Inc., Netbook, Kevin, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-06

Why the big Android bandwagon?

One minor nit to pickTo succeed, however, it will have to deliver products as good or better than the iPhone, at the same or less cost, with just as many apps.It needs just as many good apps. It doesn't need all the flashlights or fart apps or things like that....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Smart phones, Branding, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-12

News to know: IDF; Skype; New neutrality; HP; Palm; Madoff

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. John Morris: Intel: 32nm is just the beginning Sam Diaz: Intel on laptop chips: Speed kills Mary Jo...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Richard Koman, Hewlett-Packard Co., Twitter Inc., Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Skype Technologies S.A., Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-09-24

That's one way to get Silverlight on a mobile device: Port it to Moblin Linux

Now I could at least accept that.I'm still a bit wary of an MS plugin becoming an internet standard. BUT at LEAST they are doing this as a first party and not some half baked, always behind the times attempt like Moonlight and Mono. If they had first class support...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, .NET, Development tools, mobile, mobile device, Microsoft Silverlight, Moblin, Linux, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Ubuntu Moblin Remix Developer Edition available on Dell Mini 10v

Well not quite...I just checked and its all still 8.04LTS pre-installed.RE: Ubuntu Moblin Remix Developer Edition available on Dell Mini 10vIt will hit the Dell site tomorrow ThursdayLosing countA true shower of operating systems based on Linux... How does this new one compare with the "tried and tested" Ubuntu Netbook...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Ubuntu, Ubuntu Moblin Remix, Ubuntu Moblin Remix Developer Edition, Dell Mini 10v, Ubuntu Moblin, Dell Mini

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Intel's Moblin demo looks promising

You are confusing OS with UIThere is nothing special here, so the question isn't whether the moblin OS will gain traction. The question is whether the UI experience on the device will be compelling enough.That demo looks really cluttered compared to the Palm pre or iPhone.If the industry really thinks...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Strategy, Intel Corp., operating system competition, Moblin, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Why not all 12-inch netbooks are the same

X200s w/ 6 cell weighs 2.71 lb, not 3 lbFrom the Lenovo X200s spec sheet:4 cell 2.43 lb6 cell 2.71 lb 9 cell 3.05 lbSo the X200s beats some and is in the sameweight class as many netbooks, with stellarperformance.I recently got an X200s and have both the 4...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, GMA 950, netbook, Moblin, cell

Discussion threads 2009-08-10

Moblin4Children: in its infancy, but a fine idea

I happened to notice a posting to the Moblin listserv this weekend that looked interesting. A new developer had begun tackling a project called Moblin4Children. Not surprisingly, this project aims to modify the open source, netbook-centric OS originally developed by Intel for an audience of school children. ...

Tags: Project, Netbook, Moblin, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Open Source, Hardware, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-08-09

How many PCs are enough? 5? 10?

How many PCs are enough? 5? 10?My Count ...8 PC's, 1 Laptop, 2 servers ...But I run my business out of my house ...LudoI want in on this1 RS 60003 Macs2 Laptops2 HP Netservers LH3s4 Desktops.I have been trying to get that number down for years though. Let's See1...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, laptop computer, PC

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Google's Chrome OS: A threat to Intel and the rise of ARM chips

Google's Chrome OS: A threat to Intel and the rise of ARM chipsBut does it run Flash?I figured I would chime in since people feel that it is the OS writers issue to provide Flash compatibility - witness all the users griping about lack of FLASH in the Iphone, Android...

Tags: Operating systems, gmail, ARM, Google Inc., operating system, Intel Corp., Google Chrome OS, Google Chrome, chip

Discussion threads 2009-07-09

Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OS

Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OSCue everybody complaining about privacy in 3.. 2.. 1.. [nt]ntPoor old MSIt was only a matter of time until Google went after the monopolist profits MS makes with their poor windows.RE: Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OSToo bad Nelie...

Tags: Operating systems, Web browsers, Now Let, Microsoft Windows, tech world, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome, Chrome OS, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-07-08

A Nokia, Intel partnership makes sense, but they need to focus on smartphones

A Nokia, Intel partnership makes sense, but they need to focus on smartphonesWho benefits from this partnership most?It looks like Intel will benefit most by this 'partnership' with access to Nokia Modem technology.Intel is faced with the challenge of designing a chipset that provides better technology than ARM. That is...

Tags: Smart phones, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular phones, Business structures, Handhelds, Nokia Corp., smart phone, ARM, Intel Corp., partnership

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

Five big issues with ARM and Android netbooks

The tech industry is always looking for the next big thing: Bing is gaining on Google, the Palm Pre will dethrone the iPhone, and so on. One of the latest "next big things" is the duo of ARM and Android which, if you buy the hype, will wrest the PC...

Tags: Google Android, ARM, Smart Phone, Qualcomm Inc., Netbook, Tech Industry, Hardware Compatibility, SSD, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Linux, Smart Phones, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-06-15

A tiny, ARM-based nettop (Slideshow: ARM smartbooks, Android netbooks, ULV laptops, Moblin and more from Computex 2009)

A tiny, ARM-based nettop (Slideshow: ARM smartbooks, Android netbooks, ULV laptops, Moblin and more from Computex 2009)Personal Media & Communicating DeviceWhy not make a "Netbook" with a Bluetooth connected cellphone in it. Leave the Netbook in ur backpack and connect with a Bluetooth headset and controller.

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, ARM, netbook, nettop, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-06-09

Can Moblin wean universities from Microsoft?

I read a very interesting email today that came through the Moblin developers list serve. It resonated with another comment I received from yesterday's post on university IT. Both related to a "forced diet" of Microsoft products in many universities and the role that open source software can play...

Tags: Ireland, University, Microsoft Corp., Intel Corp., Moblin, E-mail, Linux, Tools & Techniques, Advertising & Promotion, Open Source, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Marketing, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-06-04

Microsoft: No Windows 7 for ARM-based netbooks (for now)

Microsoft: No Windows 7 for ARM-based netbooks for nowTechnically speaking - there IS a Windows for ARMWindows Embedded Compact aka WinCE is a subset of the full Windows API with all the old legacy API removed and Unicode-only calls.It's definitely not the full Windows API, but a lot of stuff...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows CE, Handhelds, Microsoft Windows 7, ARM, Microsoft Windows, netbook, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

Dell retires Mini 9 netbook

Dell retires Mini 9 netbookNetbook Only MakerNotebook makers should not make netbooks.They will always want to bloat it to make more money.I want to see a Netbook only maker take the stage with the fanless, Moblin/Novell/openSuse build from Intel.Netbooks should be 9 inches.They should be $200.They should have built in...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Old Guard, Dell Computer Corp., netbook

Discussion threads 2009-06-02

Why Windows 7's netbook success isn't a slam-dunk

Why Windows 7's netbook success isn't a slam-dunkMy prediction is that Linux will gain a critical mass in netbooks, forcing MS to keep prices at or below the $15 range, and also eventually increase acceptable screen sizes and other restricted features. The Google brand could be something that will finally...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-02

In fairness to Moblin

In fairness to MoblinIt's UNR, not NBRThe acronym isn't "NBR", it's officially "[b]UNR[/b]" for [i]Ubuntu Netbook Remix[/i].http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-netbookGive it timeThere are a lot of interesting concepts circulating in the computing space right now.- smartphone OSes on netbooks/tablets.- smartphone apps on desktop OSes (Ubuntu/Android). - a task-based usage paradigm versus an apps-based...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Smart phones, KDE4, NBR, Moblin, Mandriva, netbook, desktop, Palm Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-28