Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 achieves its first public release
We are delighted to be able to welcome Ubuntu Mobile Internet Device (MID) Edition 8.04 to the world as a full developers’ release. It is based on the Ubuntu Desktop Edition, and it is now available for download. The Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 has been built by the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded community that is sponsored by Canonical and in co-operation with Intel Moblin.org community to take advantage of the Intel(R) Atom Processor, the chipset that is underpinning the Mobile Internet Device (MID) category. Ubuntu MID Edition will always be an Open Source distribution and is freely available.
What’s in Ubuntu MID?
In some cases we took some applications and modified them to fit better on MID screens and to be finger friendly for touch screens. In others we have included Moblin technologies. A notable feature of Ubuntu MID is a specifically-designed MID browser based on Gecko, that has zoom capabilities that optimize the browsing experience for users, critical for a device primarily designed for Web access. It also contains applications for email, calendaring, document reading,contacts and a media player as part of the default install. All the applications are freely redistributable.
What and where are the MID images?
There are two installable images, and one runnable KVM image.
Probably the easiest way experience Ubuntu MID Edition is through the KVM image. This a great way to become familiar with the product in readiness for the hardware to be released in the near future by a range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in most markets.
One for the McCaslin platform targeting a Samsung Q1U. The Q1 was used as a development platform while we were waiting for Menlow hardware to become more widely available.
One is for the Menlow platform (Intel(R) Atom Processor) built for the Intel Crown Beach development station. It should be noted that this is not for direct install on any OEM device. While it can be adapted for Menlow platforms, this requires substantial modifications and is not recommended for end users. If you flash this to an OEM device it’s likely it would not boot.
Who will use it?
We believe that Ubuntu MID will be used by a range of people and companies. The most typical case will be purchasers of a MID device who use it as the installed OS with the shipped applications. Users might install additional applications which will be created within the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded community and in Moblin.org
Developers may want to hack their favorite application from Ubuntu Desktop Edition onto Ubuntu MID to match screen size and touchscreen requirements so that they and other owners can use it. Developers are encouraged to share and have their work reviewed within the UM&E and Moblin.org communities.
Finally, OEM’s and ODM’s will base their devices upon Ubuntu MID using it as the operating system that gets them to market fastest. These manufacturers will typically make changes such as adding drivers and applications or modifying the UI to suit their anticipated user needs. These are and will be done in co-operation with Canonical’s custom engineering teams based in Taiwan and Lexington, MA.
Ubuntu MID will start to follow the normal Ubuntu 6 monthly release cycle with the next version at 8.10. The Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded community is small right now but growing and includes individuals and some organizations, and always welcomes new participants and partners. This release marks the start of a way for new users to experience Ubuntu and Open Source software and as the hardware becomes commonplace it will become a very exciting place to get users experiencing applications from our communities.
For more information please see: http://www.ubuntu.com/products/mobile and to learn how to get involved as a developer go to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MobileAndEmbedded/.
Enjoy the Ubuntu MID!
David Mandala - Project Manager of the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded Group
June 24th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Very nice. Now just to wait for an OEM to ship this, and we’re set
June 25th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 public release…
The first public release of Ubuntu Mobile Internet Device (MID) Edition 8.04 is now available for download. Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 is based on Ubuntu Desktop Edition 8.04 and is being built by the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded community (sponsored by C…
June 25th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 LTS…
Il sito di Phoronix riporta la notizia, assieme ad una succinta review, che la versione MID (Mobile Internet Device) di Ubuntu 8.04 LTS è stata completata ed è scaricabile dall’indirizzo seguente:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mobile/releases/hardy...
June 25th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Sortie de la Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04…
Un mois après la sortie de la Ubuntu Netbook Remix (testée chez Phoronix) qui est une version orientée vers les nouveaux ultra-portables avec petit écran (EeePC/Wind etc.), la Ubuntu MID Edition est disponible. Cette version est dédiée aux MIDS (…
June 25th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Is this version going support the eeepc 900/701 series? since they arent based on atom?
June 25th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
GREETZ from BRAZIL mate! Great release, we will test today!! http://www.techguru.com.br/Ubuntu-quer-apostar-forte-dispositivos-moveis.htm
June 26th, 2008 at 1:25 am
So when will it fit on a Nokia N810 ?
July 1st, 2008 at 11:44 am
Is this will work with Sony Ericsson W960i Mobile Phone?
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:08 am
I can’t wait to install it on the htc shift
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:55 am
will there be any chance for an ipod touch release?
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:35 am
I want free cd’s
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
This is fantastic news! MIDs will be a fun and interesting challenge for Ubuntu, and I’m glad to see that Ubuntu is expanding so quickly!
And it would be great (though unlikely, at least for now) for there to be a release for the iPod Touch!
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:38 pm
This is fantastic to hear such a great news.
I would like to know whether we can try this on a desktop PC or not.
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
i installed ubuntu went to boot in for the first time however it asks for username and password i was never promted to make one so i cant get in seems like a good platform would really like to give it a try needing some help thanks
July 5th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Terrific news !
Will it also be able to recognise the Wacom-serial touchscreen
(using a stylus) as used by most existing tablet PC’s ?
July 8th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Wonderful news!!! Wow… will it available for the O2 Atom?
July 11th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Superb!
I love mobile internet.
Through this MID, it will be much comfortable to surf on my cel.
Is it also available for nokia N91 or N70?
I need it. Vry eager to use it.
July 14th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I am curious if this release is compatible with the Atom-based Intel motherboard now available, the D945GCLF ?
July 16th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Just make a Vmware image of it!
July 19th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 achieves its first public release…
We are delighted to be able to welcome Ubuntu Mobile Internet Device (MID) Edition 8.04 to the world as a full developers’ release. It is based on the Ubuntu Desktop Edition, and it is now available for download. The Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 has been…
July 19th, 2008 at 1:45 am
This is an exciting direction for Ubuntu! If you can get Asus to put a touch screen and Ubuntu MID on the next Eee PC, I promise I will buy one!!
July 19th, 2008 at 4:50 am
Is the MID free?
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:38 am
I do beleive that ubuntu will be a windows killer, I can play all my old dos games again, i can run some windows programs as well with “wine” its less tech then unix or linux its a great change, and its stands out like mac OS 10,and unlike windows and mac and unix and linux i can run my blueray disks. on my computer, and for all FOR FREE…
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:47 am
I also would like to know whether we can try this on a desktop PC or not.
and how can I install it on my PC. thanks a lot
July 24th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Will it ever support ARM so we can use it on the Nokia n810?
July 25th, 2008 at 2:43 am
What capabilities will MID have for PMP and other mobile, non-cellular devices? I am curious becuase I use a Cowon Q5W which runs WinCE 5 and the media is played on Cowon’s own software shell over WinCE.
Will it have music and full length video playing abilities? How about networking and bluetooth?
July 26th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Just bought this Dell AMD 64…had Vista, it crashed….A LOT!! Loaded ubuntu in place of it. I am now the proud owner of a very good
computer! Thanks all
July 27th, 2008 at 8:16 am
try reinstalling, or log in as root (i think password is ubuntu)
if you need any more help plz go to my website and enter on the empty forums!
http://www.freewebs.com/07964227443
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chris Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
i installed ubuntu went to boot in for the first time however it asks for username and password i was never promted to make one so i cant get in seems like a good platform would really like to give it a try needing some help thanks
August 3rd, 2008 at 6:02 am
Can I install this on a PSP?
How about an iPhone?