Linpus Linux Lite Delivers 26% boot time improvement and a unique online-friendly user interface
Taipei, Taiwan, Computex, June 2nd – 6th 2009 – Linpus, a leader in the field of Linux operating system solutions for netbooks announced today Moblin Version 2 of its popular product Linpus Linux Lite, which is optimized for netbooks based on the Intel® Atom™ processor.
The Moblin Project, an open source community started in 2007, supports the creation and distribution of Linux-based operating system products for Intel Atom processor-based platforms, including netbooks, and mobile Internet devices (MIDs). Moblin v2 brings several advancements to the platform including longer battery life, fast boot performance, better internet and media experiences.
Because Linpus has been working closely with the Moblin community and with Intel, it has been able to bring one of the first products based on Moblin V2 to market. This cooperation has resulted in a 26% reduction in boot times of Linpus Lite, according to results from tests done by Linpus. Linpus has also worked hard to engineer very stable suspend and sleep modes, including leading and developing the sleep functionality. Linpus has also integrated its LiveUpdate function – as well as numerous third party applications including Open Office and games.
Other Moblin v2 benefits Linpus will now be able deliver to customers of Linpus Linux Lite include:
New user interface, UX, based on clutter api framework and 3D physical effects and translucent windows.
The UI has built in cloud services with the ability to easily add OEM applications, 3rd party apps, 3rd party runtimes and app stores.
Customized applications: Firefox and Media Player
“One of the things that really stand out in Moblin V2 is the new user interface. The Moblin community went back to the drawing board to think about the mobile Internet experience and designed something that is a genuine breakthrough in UI design,” said Stephen Lim, CEO of Linpus. “We are also glad that great strides are being made to create the ecosystem around Moblin necessary for it to succeed: the Moblin Solutions Zone and Moblin Enabling Center among others.”
“Linpus Linux Lite based on Moblin Version 2 brings a new and compelling user experience to the Intel® Atom™ processor-based netbook market,” said Doug Fisher, vice president of Intel’s Software and Services Group and general manager of the System Software Division. “Linpus plays a pivotal role in the Moblin community as they work to provide a commercial out-of-the-box experience on Intel Atom processor-based systems.”
Linpus will also be showing many of the Intel® Atom™ Processor devices it has been working on at its’ main booth, K225, at the Nangang Exhibition Center.
About Linpus Technologies, Inc.
Set up more than 10 years ago, Linpus (www.linpus.com) has worked on open source solutions across numerous platforms and products, garnering a reputation for engineering excellence as well as highly intuitive user interfaces.
In 2008, our netbook operating system Linpus Linux Lite, was the choice of several of the world’s largest computer manufacturers, making it the leading product in the netbook space.
About Moblin
Hosted by the Linux Foundation, Moblin is an optimized open source Linux software stack and technology framework that delivers visually rich Internet and media experiences on Intel® Atom™ Processor-based devices including MIDs, netbooks/nettops, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), and embedded systems. More information can be found at www.moblin.org.