Ubuntu For Mobile Internet Devices

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Canonical Announces Details of Ubuntu for Mobile Internet Devices

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Scheduled for October 2007 Launch

TAIPEI,
Taiwan, June 7, 2007 – Canonical Ltd., the commercial sponsor of
Ubuntu, announced more details on Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded Edition at
Computex 2007 in Taipei.

Following discussions at the Ubuntu
Developer Summit in Seville Spain and a great response from the
developer community generally, the target specifications and technical
milestones for the project have been agreed.

Ubuntu Mobile and
Embedded Edition will provide a rich Internet experience for users of
Intel’s 2008 Mobile Internet Device (MID) platform. To achieve this,
Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded will run video, sound and offer fast and
rich browsing experiences to the MID target user. Optimized for MIDs
based on Intel's low power processors and chipsets, Ubuntu Mobile and
Embedded edition is expected to deliver fast boot and resume times, and
reside in a small memory and disk footprint.

“We are delighted
with the progress of the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded Edition” commented
Jane Silber, Director of Operations at Canonical. “we have had a great
response to our first announcement with many developers showing
interest in the project. With a clear roadmap, an active developer
community and a date for release - we look forward to bringing Ubuntu
to Mobile Internet Devices."

The first full release of the
software will be available in October 2007 corresponding with the
normal release cycle of the Ubuntu operating system. Working
collaboratively with Intel, Canonical is working to deliver software on
actual devices from system manufacturers in 2008.

“The emerging
Mobile Internet Device category represents significant growth
opportunity for Intel and the industry. The demand for Linux on these
devices is increasing.” said Doug Fisher, Intel Vice President and
General Manager, System Software Division. “We look forward to
collaborating with Canonical, supporting them to optimize Ubuntu for
MIDs based on Intel low power technologies, and working with our
customers to bring these devices to market.”

Canonical is at
Computex 2007 working with system builders on devices for release next
year and with component manufactures on ensuring greater driver support
for Ubuntu from vendors.

About Computex - In its 27th annual
incarnation, Computex, or the Taipei International Computer Show, is
the second largest IT exhibition in the world.

About Canonical
and Ubuntu - Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, is
headquartered in Europe and is committed to the development,
distribution and support of open source software products and
communities. World-class 24x7 commercial support for Ubuntu is
available through Canonical’s global support team and partners.