Mandriva presents its latest Linux product, Mandriva Mini. This Linux distro is focused on netbooks & aimed at OEMs & ODMs.
In the past Mandriva already customized its 2008 Spring release for the Asus Eee.
Now Mandriva introduces Mandriva Mini, a Linux distribution customized for netbooks:
Fast boot
Comprehensive connectivity support (Wi-Fi, 3G cellular data and Widgets)
Multimedia (major codecs are included)
Small size
Efficient power management
Optimized for flash memory management
VGU (very graphical user) interface adapted for small screens
Mandriva Mini is adapted to netbook hardware, working on key netbook platforms (such as the Intel Atom).
“We are very proud to bring to the market a product which answers the needs of OEMs and ODMs and we are busy distributing it to clients and prospective clients,” said Mandriva CEO François Bancilhon.
