MeeGo is an optimised Linux operating system project that delivers a visually rich Internet and media experience across a broad range of devices, including netbooks, entry-level desktops, tablets, smartphones, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) devices, smart TVs and media phones. Applications for these devices will be available through the Intel AppUp Centre beta.     

Also at Computex, Intel hosted the Intel® Atom™ Software Summit to discuss the growing momentum for MeeGo and Intel AppUp Centre.

• Acer Backs MeeGo – Acer endorsed the MeeGo project and announced plans to launch MeeGo-based netbooks in 2010. 

• ASUS Supports Intel AppUp Centre and MeeGo – ASUS announced plans to launch the ASUS App Store, powered by the Intel AppUp Centre, in 2010 and ship MeeGo-based devices in 2011.  

• MeeGo Tablet Demos – Intel displayed MeeGo-based tablet designs from Inventec and Quanta at Computex. These technology demonstrations showed how easily users can access applications through the Intel AppUp Centre beta. 

• MeeGo v1.0-Based Products – Multiple OSVs announced MeeGo v1.0-based operating systems for netbooks, tablets and other devices.
  o China Standard Software Company – China Standard Software Company, also known as CS2C, announced plans to launch a MeeGo v1.0-based tablet solution in collaboration with CZC, a Shenzhen, China-based OEM. More information.
  o DeviceVM – DeviceVM announced plans to deliver Splashtop™ MeeGo Remix targeting handheld tablets and smartphones, web-connected TVs and in-vehicle-infotainment systems. More information.
  o International Syst – International Syst will deliver Metasys MeeGo, a MeeGo 1.0-based operating system with a youth-oriented user interface (UI) created for the Intel-powered convertible classmate PC. Metasys MeeGo will be available in June 2010. More information.
  o Linpus – Linpus announced plans to deliver a MeeGo-based version of its Linpus Linux Lite product for netbooks optimised for Intel® Atom™ processors and featuring improved power management and Linpus LiveUpdate support. More information.
  o Mandriva – Mandriva announced plans to ship Mandriva Mini, an easy-to-use operating system based on MeeGo v1.0. Mandriva Mini will be available in the second half of 2010. More information.
  o Novell – Novell announced the SUSE MeeGo operating system based on MeeGo v1.0. Targeted to netbooks and other mobile devices, Novell expects SUSE MeeGo to be pre-installed in a variety of OEM devices over the next year. More information.
  o Pixart – Pixart will deliver OS Rxart based on the MeeGo v1.0 software platform to a number of industry segments and devices, including digital TV and the education-focused Intel-powered convertible classmate PC. OS Rxart MeeGo will be available June 2010. More information.
  o Red Flag – Red Flag Linux will deliver a MeeGo v1.0-based Red Flag inMini operating system for netbooks, amplifying the mobile features of the Intel Atom processor. Red Flag also announced the demonstration of MeeGo-based Midinux 3.0 for Intel Atom next generation handsets, tablets and other mobile devices. More information.
  o Turbolinux China – TurboLinux China announced plans to deliver GreatTurbo IVI operating system utilising MeeGo technology. GreatTurbo IVI operating system will be available in Q3 2010. More information.
  o VietSoftware – VietSoftware, with the support of Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, will deliver Asianux Lite 2.2, a lightweight operating system for netbooks and entry-level desktops based on MeeGo v1.0. Asianux Lite will be available in June, 2010. More information.

• Service Providers Rally Around MeeGo – In addition to the OSV product announcements above, telecommunications companies also have announced support of MeeGo on Internet-connected TVs and other devices.
  o Orange – With MeeGo, the telecommunications carrier will deliver better services to its customers by enabling them to share applications and content among their Internet-connected devices. More information.
  o Telecom Italia – Looking for a way to innovate and deliver Internet-connected TV, Telecom Italia is embracing MeeGo to differentiate itself by enhancing standardisation and maintainability for faster time-to-market. More information.

• MeeGo Enabling Centre – The Moblin Enabling Centre in Taiwan will be renamed as the MeeGo Enabling Centre. Also, MEC announced Info Launcher, a touch-based UI for MeeGo mobile computing devices based on service-oriented UI technology. Info Launcher integrates 3D graphics and Internet application services into an intuitive and user-friendly design. Info Launcher will be available in 2010.