Moblin 2.1 Netbook and Nettop Project Release

Quick Start

• Download the live image from above.
• Follow the detailed instructions on installing the image on your netbook or nettop.

Moblin v2.1 Feature Summary

In addition to the various new features, this new version of Moblin includes several hundred bug fixes and incorporates feedback from users and the developer community. Much polish and performance improvement was accomplished within this release from the Moblin developers. New features in Moblin v2.1 for netbooks and nettops include:

• Internet Browser. After much work, we are including a new internet browser application that far exceeds our previous browser performance and adds full support for features such as plug-in support and add-ons. Many thanks to Moblin users and the developer community for their feedback and contributions.
• 3G Data Support. Support for 3G data connections using the Ericsson* MBM 3G modems. Support for additional 3G modems is planned for future releases.
• Application Installer Integration. The Moblin Application Installer is integrated and provides a logically categorized list of applications that you can choose to install. The selection of applications that appears within the Moblin Application Installer comes from the Moblin Garage.
• Clutter 1.0. With this new version of Moblin, we are releasing Clutter 1.0, the Moblin animation framework.
• Bluetooth* Device Support. Bluetooth* device discovery and pairing now supported via a new panel in the toolbar, which supports Bluetooth* audio devices, input devices (keyboards, mice), OBEX file transfer, and using a Bluetooth* phone as a 3G modem.
• Connection Manager. Connection Manager (ConnMan) has significant modifications particularly in the areas of performance and reliability. The new version of ConnMan now supports Ethernet, WiFi, WiMAX, and 3G.
• Nettop Support. UI scaling is provided for a wide range of nettop resolutions, including the ability to show more information in the Myzone panel based on the available screen space.
• Improvements to Instant Messaging. Improvements have been included for Instant Messaging account setup, integration within the connection manager, and support for transparent connection to your friends on your local network.
• Input Method Support. Input method support is now included across the system.
• Localization. Moblin is currently localized in the following languages (English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional). We also have a community translation project where Moblin is translated to additional languages by the community.
• In addition, Moblin v2.1 includes several updated versions of key technology components that the Moblin developers worked on with the various communities; these include the Linux kernel version 2.6.31, Intel Linux graphics driver 2.9, X server 1.6.4, and Mesa 7.6. We are also providing updated documentation, sample code and updates to the Moblin SDK. Detailed Moblin UX help documentation is included in multiple languages along with updated Moblin SDK documentation and sample code.

Installing Moblin

• System Requirements:
  • CPU: Intel(r) Atom(tm) or Intel(r) Core(tm) 2 CPU (support for SSSE3)
    Note: Moblin will not work on non-SSSE3 CPUs
  • Platforms with the GMA-500, Nvidia, or ATI Graphics chipset are not supported.
  • Tested netbook and nettop hardware
• Instructions:
  • Download the image above
  • Load the image on your netbook/nettop or a PC with an Intel graphics chipset
  • Requires copying to a USB drive or burning to CD
  • Image size (img): ~754 MB
  • Follow the detailed instructions on installing the image on your netbook or nettop.(Est time: 30 minutes to download, install, and reboot)

Known Issues

• #7580 - On boot up, mutter window manager will abort if a panel icon is selected before the myzone window appears.
• #7378 - Upgrading a current Moblin 2.0 install to 2.1 through a software update will result in lost of browser history.
• #4801 - Media player sometimes fails to generate a thumbnail for videos.
• #6408 - Sound does not work on Toshiba Netbook NB205
• #6571 - Status toolbar icon does not always appear.
• #7466 - People panel does not always show nearby buddies.
• #6815 - Bluetooth* FTP file transfer fails the first time.
• #7198 - It's possible to download 2 of the same files from the browser simultaneously without any differentiation between them.
• #7255 - On EEEPC1005 the Bluetooth* on/off button sometimes freezes.
• #7442 - Some hardware does not mount removable media on initial boot.
• #7432 - Upgrading a current Moblin 2.0 install to 2.1 through a software update will result in browser thumbnails in myzone not launching the browser.
• #7493 - The IM chat window is sometimes hidden after selecting "send a message" in the people panel.
• #7598 - The nettop UI sometimes hangs after booting.
• #7651 - On EEEPC1000H wifi driver does not work.
• #6614 - On device reset, WiMAX does not disconnect properly.
• Full list of bugs

Give us feedback

• Join the developer mailing list.
• File a bug (Bugzilla instructions).
• Fill out the feedback form on moblin.org.