Intel and Canonical ran the ‘Designing for Linux MIDS’ session today at the Intel Developers Forum. The PDF of the presentation has been published and there’s a wealth of information about core architecture and the role of Moblin (Intel’s core Linux developments) and Independent Software Vendors (gui’s and apps.) In the presentation Canonical (Ubuntu) presented their progress with Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded (UME) which, sadly, looks like its only going to labeled as ‘Alpha’ when its released in October. A full version (presumably supporting more devices that the Q1 Ultra that they are developing for right now) is planned for release in April 2008.
If you’ve got a Q1 Ultra, you might want to try playing with the Alpha. Of course its changing every day but i’ve been following it and its great to see how its developing. Be careful, some of the images you can create will wipe your hard drive. That’s what happened to me!!
The PDF and other, related PDFs are in the IDF Content site.
