Mandriva introduces Linux for netbooks

Linux publisher Mandriva unveiled a version of its platform designed specifically for 'netbooks', the new breed of mini laptops, reports PCauthority.

Mandriva Mini is aimed primarily at vendors of netbooks and is customised for this category of small form factor device.

It features fast boot-up, connectivity support, and multimedia codecs and is adapted to work on netbook platforms such as Intel's Atom.

Logitech unveiled a keyboard range designed to make typing easier with a new key system, illuminated keys and wireless functionality, says Smarthouse.

The range includes the Logitech Illuminated keyboard which offers an optimised backlight, the Logitech diNovo keyboard for notebooks, and the Logitech Cordless Desktop S520 that offers a keyboard-and-mouse combination.

Logitech's vice-president of Product Marketing, Denis Pavillard, said: "Style is increasingly driving purchase decisions. Our three newest keyboards address this trend, as well as various usage scenarios, from working in low light to being more comfortable when working on a laptop."

DisplayLink released a study showing that USB multimonitor systems use 80% less power than discrete graphics solutions, reports Eetasia.

The study measured the power required for a desktop PC to run one to four LCD monitors.

The results showed that a USB graphics solution used less power to drive an extra display than a discrete graphics solution, while the discrete graphics solution consumed as much, if not more, power than an extra LCD monitor.