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Intel Moblin 2.0 Beta is now available for download

Moblin V2 is an open source Linux based operating system which is optimized for Atom-based computer. Moblin has a common core of Application and User Interface services and APIs, which provide application developers a rich and consistent development environment across multiple device form factors.

Some of the nice features of Moblin V2 is that it has a much faster boot time. Besides that, Moblin V2 requires minimum memory usage and longer battery life. It will also feature a new user interface with a homepage called M-zone. M-zone is completely customizable for OEMS, which means you can expect to see more Moblin computers, especially from wireless carriers.

As per Moblin’s blog:

Moblin v2.0 Beta Feature Summary

New, visually rich user experience, optimized for Netbook and Nettops, building on the latest open source graphics technology, such as Clutter, DRI2, and KMS. The user experience is provided mainly through the toolbar and panels, available at the top of the screen.
The m_zone, acting as the ‘home screen’ panel. It provides instant access to your synchronized calendar, tasks, appointments, recently used files, and real-time updates from your friends on social networking sites.
Aggregation of your social networking content. This provides you with the ability to see your social networking activities on one screen, easily interact with your friends, and update your status and site information. Twitter and Last.fm are the currently supported social networking sites, with more to come.
A web browser optimized for the Moblin 2.0 Netbook user interface. Based on the latest Mozilla browser technology revised into a Clutter shell, the browser gives you access to the whole internet, as well as advanced features, such as video embedding and the latest Flash plug-in, while integrating seamlessly into the user interface.
A ‘Zoomable’ media player. This player brings your media collection to life as you zoom from viewing all media down to focusing on an individual picture, movie, or audio track. The media player can detect and index media on external USB devices, as well as UPnP devices on your network.
A user interface for connection management and an updated connection manager (ConnMan).
And, of course, support for Linux desktop applications. Moblin is built using GNOME Mobile Technologies and supports existing Linux desktop applications.