All-in-One Support Comes to Linux Netbooks
Miami and Fort Lauderdale computer repair experts say those who have been craving all-in-one media integration on their Netbooks can celebrate a victory.
That's because RealNetworks has announced a licensing agreement with many of the major Linux software companies to have RealPlayer for Mobile be pre-installed.
According to reports, the new partnership would apply to Ubuntu and Instant-On Netbook OS systems made by Xandros, Phoenix Technologies, DeviceVM, and Canonical.
An "Instant-On" system, which is usually Linux-based, is a miniature OS that boots up quicker than the main OS, allowing quicker on-the-fly access of files.
Some Miami computer repair experts believe that for Netbooks, the advantage is obvious, but often these environments are significantly hobbled in usability.
For example, Presto, HyperSpace and Splashtop, made by Xandros, Phoenix Technologies and Device VM, will all get RealPlayer branded players under this arrangement.
Ubuntu Netbooks have been achieving significant market share because of their price, but a branded, all-in-one solution for various formats will only help that improve.
RealNetworks' Computex-timed announcement of their licensing agreement is good timing, as Netbooks are rapidly becoming relied on for their media-playing capabilities.
