In a direct challenge to Windows 7, Intel has worked to create an optimized version of Linux called Moblin. This Linux distribution is built to use all the features of Intel's Atom chip which will be used in many netbooks.
Because Moblin is built for netbooks users will see increased battery life when compared to similar netbooks running Windows. But one of the greatest features of the Moblin OS is that it boots up in under 5 seconds. Netbooks running Windows can easily take upwards of one minute to boot up.
Netbooks small size, price and ease of use continue to make them one of the fastest growing computer segments.
Read more about Intel and the Moblin Linux distribution.
