Project Release von Moblin 2.1 verfügbar

Nanu, das ging aber flott: Knapp einen Monat nach der Preview-Version von Moblin 2.1 ist jetzt schon das Project Release des Netbook-Betriebssystems verfügbar. Dabei haben die Entwickler dem von Intel initiierten Linux-OS eine Menge neuer Funktionen spendiert. Über eine Reihe von verschiedenen Zonen und Tabulator-Screens wird Moblin gesteuert.

Im Startbildschirm namens MyZone werden Informationen aus verschiedenen Anwendungen, den sogenannten Zonen, gesammelt dargestellt. Diese einzelnen Anwendungen wie Browser, Twitter oder Media-Player können über die Tabs am oberen Ende des Screens aufgerufen werden. Auch eine App-Zone gibt es, sogar die Zwischenablage kommt als eigene Zone daher, sie heißt entsprechend Paste Zone. Vor allem beim Browser hat Moblin 2.1 zugelegt, der neue beherrscht auch Plug-Ins und Add-Ons.

Nach dem neuen Ubuntu-Release Karmic Koala ist damit binnen kurzer Zeit die zweite vielversprechende Linux-Variante für Netbooks verfügbar. Die erste Preview-Version von Moblin 2.1 kam bei vielen Nutzern schon gut an. Alexth, User unseres UMPX-Forum, hatte es damals recht ausführlich getestet. Bleibt zu hoffen, dass die endgültige Version die Vorschusslorbeeren bestätigt. Das Project Release von Moblin 2.1 ist hier zum kostenlosen Download verfügbar. Weiter unten findet ihr noch die Feature-List und mehr Bilder.

Die vollständige Feature-List der Version 2.1 von Moblin.org:

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.

Alle Bilder zu Moblin 2.1: