Tiny Core Linux in Version 2
Jun 09, 2009The ultra-minimalist Linux desktop is now available in version 2.0. Main develop Robert Shingledecker, already known for Damn Small Linux (DSL), has officially announced it.
more »First Driver for USB 3.0
Jun 09, 2009After a year-and-a-half's worth of work, Intel hacker Sarah Sharp announced that Linux will be the first operating system supporting USB 3.0.
more »Notebook Minimalism
Jun 08, 2009The new version of xPUD, a 50 MB Ubuntu-based mini-distro from Taiwan, promises to provide perfect netbook support.
more »Ubuntu 9.04: New Intel Graphics Drivers
Jun 08, 2009There is hope for Ubuntu users with Intel graphics. As it appears, the current 2D drivers solve most of the recent graphics problems with Intel chips, according to Ubuntu developer Bryce Harrington in a developer mailing list. Jaunty users should profit it from them as well.
more »Acer Targets Android Netbooks for Late Summer
Jun 05, 2009Notebook maker Acer is of the opinion that Android will be spreading its wings in the netbook market over the next two years.
more »Intel Buys Embedded Specialist Wind River
Jun 05, 2009Chipmaker Intel has paid around $900 million for Wind River's know-how in things embedded and mobile.
more »Plan B at OpenMoko: Remaining Developers Let Go
Jun 04, 2009In a message to the community, OpenMoko CEO Sean Moss-Pultz explained how things with the open source mobile phone are to go from this point on.
more »SanDisk to Streamline Solid State Drives for Netbooks
Jun 04, 2009Data storage specialist SanDisk announced at Computex the redesign of its solid state drives. The flash memory is intended to be quicker and more precise than the first generation.
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