Moblin v2.0 Beta Refresh for Netbooks – June 7

A refresh of the Moblin v2.0 beta for Netbooks image is available for download and testing. This release fixes a number of bugs and adds new features.

Current download

• kernel.org mirror (MD5 sum)

Instructions

• Load the image on your netbook or a PC with an Intel graphics chipset
• Requires copying to a USB drive or burning to CD
• Image size (img): ~680 MB
• Detailed instructions (Est time: 30 minutes to download, install, and reboot)

Issues

• Known Issues
• Report an issue in bugzilla
• Discuss issues on the Moblin developer mailing list

System Requirements

• CPU: Intel Atom or Intel(r) Core(tm) 2 CPU (support for SSSE3)
     (Note: Moblin will not work on non-SSSE3 CPUs)
• Graphics: Integrated Intel graphics (915/945/965)
• Network Adaptors:
• LAN/Wired:
  • Intel e100/e1000/e1000e/iXGB
  • PCNet32 (Vmware)
  • RealTek 8139/8169
  • SIS 900/190
  • Broadcom ATL1/ATL2
• Wireless/Wifi:
  • Intel 3945/4965/5000
  • Atheros 5K/9K
  • Broadcom 4300
  • RealTek 8180/8187
  • Ralink 2400/2500/61/73

Moblin also supports various external, USB-based Wifi devices.

Tested Platforms

• Acer Aspire*One
• Asus eeePC* 901
• Dell Mini 9
• MSI Wind