Ubuntu Netbook Remix vs Moblin

“Over the last 12 months, netbook and mobile Linux has made
massive advances in features and install base. This is primarily
thanks to two netbook distributions – Moblin and Canonical’s Ubuntu
Netbook Remix (UNR). Both have built on the massive potential that
was unlocked by the Asus Eee PC but led nowhere, as its operating
system failed to inspire a new generation of Linux users.

“But now technologies from Google such as Android and Chrome OS
are bringing a new wave of innovation to the Linux netbook space,
so we thought it was time to take a look at the contenders in the
netbook and mobile distro space to see just what’s going on. Which
netbook distro is right for you? Do they work just as well on
desktops? Are Chrome OS or Maemo real contenders? Read on to find
out!

“Not just netbooks

“We’re going to document the current state-of-the-art in mobile
Linux, and uncover the innovation and the technology that has
enabled recent developments to happen. And we’re going to start
with netbooks, as these desirable items are becoming increasingly
important.

“Ideally, a netbook OS needs to take into consideration three
things: the limited amount of screen space that these devices
typically have, the need for applications to be quick and
responsive, and fact that these devices have to last as long as
possible without being connected to a power source. And this is
exactly what both Moblin and Canonical’s UNR have been designed to
accomplish.”

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