Moblin 2.0 Netbook Beta Walkthrough

[gofudgeyourselfx]

this is just another release of ubuntu (basically)...it took what was ubuntu netbook remix, made it sexier and easier to use(UNE was so easy to use in the first place)...its PERFECT for students btw...boot time is seconds, like 8 or 9 seconds compared to the 30+ seconds of any other OS....the interface could not be made easier to use..this really puts netbooks on an even playing field with the ipad...and the best thing about it? its all f**king free.

[couto2nv]

wrong. its based off fedora not ubuntu and also its UNR not UNE.

[brokenmoth08]

How do you get to the terminal? Is it good for students?

[KintanoRugby]

it looks a bit slow, isn`t?

[lyzadmortem]

it looks very pretty!!!

[slashimport]

Please guys, support the eee 701 (4G)! :)

[ibpointless2]

Wow that is just amazing makes me want a netbook with moblin.

[mtemmerm]

What netbook were you using in the presentation please?

[milkfilk]

Ack .. mystery meat navigation at the top. How about small pixel font text with the icons? Else, looks cool enough to play with this when it's released.

[israelihawk]

is that GoogleChrome as the browser?

[xtremasd]

no, it's a browse based on firefox

[hugolp]

I think the browser is based on webkit.

[andrednz]

Got it running in my bicycle! The only problem I have to deal with is going invisible to radars...

Just kidding... I'm too excited! Gotta go pee...

[DaVince21]

It looks very intuitive. Finally a mobile design that lets you do anything you want without too much hassle!

[exo762]

those wobbling text labels are so annoyingly slow..

[sxpacks]

ZOMG!! Put Moblin in EVERYTHING!

[sxpacks]

on a more serious note, it would be good marketing if you show Open Office opening and editing word/excel documents. Then the same document opening on a PC without a hitch

[bgturk]

The calendar feature would be more useful, if it could sync with google calendar.

[robbymaumau]

there is an evolutionsync plugin out now that will let un-bi directional syncing with google calendar (one way, will let googlge calendar dates come in, but not the other way around)

[obesejim]

Sup Rich?

[realtrommel]

Look at that ZOOM!! That is what linux was missing for so long! When the first girl says, linux looks good or cute, you know its unstoppable!

[ddhboy2]

So does Moblin only work on Atom netbooks? I have an old Intel Celeron M dell laptop that's pretty much on par with today's netbook standards, and it runs Ubuntu pretty well. I'd love to use moblin's UI on it, since its mostly for my mom to use.

[gomemdesoto]

Try it should be OK. Although your Celeron M laptop may not have the ability to boot from USB sticks, you may have to burn a CD of Moblin.

[gomemdesoto]

... follow up.. I did try it... Far too buggy. Not recommended. There is much more reliable Linux distros out there intended for netbooks.

[TheOriginalRootbrian]

DSL would be lightning, puppy linux has better wifi support.

[Chick6517]

OOoooOO lala that was a good one... haha i almost fell off my chair from luaghing haha ... ahhhh im still luaghing at that one tooo FUNNY [=

[wasryan]

This is a terrible demo, your clearly reading from a long press release. Work on it.

[tretle]

I would prefer that panel any day over gnome shell for 3.0. I like all the clutter foo, its a shame there was loads of secrecy over it cause I was looking on the clutter blog for some time hoping to see some design work.

I like the zoom animations, looks like a great replacement for folders :D I must be mad but I'm downloading the iso and I have a normal laptop not a netbook but thats how sexy it looks :D :P

[altbinhax]

The UI is really good. On my eeePC it's great. Getting wi-fi to connect has been my only problem so far (wpa2), but this was also a problem with recent Ubuntu.

[otopico]

wow, you guys put out something that gives me a reason to replace windows 7 on my wind.

Great work. I think you just gave this little netbook a purpose.

[devilqube]

i liked the alpha 2 and have been waiting for the next release :)

[combatcameraman]

Recently sold my eee and got an ultraportable but if this came out a bit earlier it may have convinced me to keep it. It looks pretty nice.

There's only so much of Ubuntu I can take. This is seems like a really well thought through and better designed version of Xandros.

[jestemwolny]

I LOVE YOU

[rasoros]

is the toolbar themeable ?

[f4ll1]

Amazing, this is making want to purchase a Netbook.

[Ancient12Tree]

looking GOOD . the only gripe is the toolbar on top - takes precious pixels from the meager 600 available. best on the right side ...

[nedrichards]

Just to clarify. The toolbar is hidden most of the time. You can bring it up by moving your pointer to the top of the screen or press the home key.

[cros13]

The toolbar auto hides....

[damnyooneek]

looks nicer then netbook remix

[Solacetech]

way nicer than remix!

[jallaballa90]

This is sure taking Linux to a better level. The design is sleek and beautiful! Can`t wait to try the beta version.

Keep up the good work;)