Canonical Announces the Ubuntu Netbook Remix

Canonical has announced the Ubuntu Netbook Remix, a version of Ubuntu designed for small computers with Intel’s new Atom processor. These include “netbooks” (small laptops such as the Asus Eee PC), and “MIDs” (small handheld computers).

Canonical has done some interesting things with the Remix. It’s based on the default Ubuntu 8.04 desktop; the largest new feature is the new application launcher. This launcher covers the desktop and provides access to applications and files from a small screen.

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