Ubuntu Takes On UMPCs and MIDs, Acer Follows

While Microsoft wants to make Windows the leading operating system for ultra-mobile PCs and mobile Internet devices (MIDs), Ubuntu is also vying for this space in a very big way. Canonical announced today that Ubuntu is ready for the small mobile market with a brand new interface designed for intuitive navigation and small screen real estate.

Called Ubuntu Netbook Remix, the interface is highly simplified and provides easy access to all typical things you would find yourself doing: email, web browsing, chatting. Ubuntu Netbook Remix was demonstrated on several devices similar to Asus’ Eee PC, but performed extremely well on smaller MIDs.

- Firefox 3

- Thunderbird

- Pidgin

- OpenOffice

Netbook Remix is available immediately, and Canonical says it’s approaching OEMs with Intel backing support.

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