Intel: Linux will rule the Netbook and MID markets

In recent days, Netbook and MID mobile internet devices have become increasingly popular. Intel is also optimistic about this market. It not only owns its own Atom processor-based production line, but also has bought wireless networks, however, Intel does not stop here. According to its CEO Paul Otellini, it is all about promoting the Internet to a new field.

Intel is looking for software partners outside of Microsoft and plans to use the Linux operating system on Netbook and MID devices because it is much cheaper than using Windows Vista and saves a lot of other resources. Otellini said: "Vista occupies a large amount of memory and has high requirements on graphics cards and is expensive. We are optimistic about Linux, and believe it will affect the life of Netbook and MID, just as it will affect the mobile phone market ."

At the same time, Intel has invested a lot of money to build a WiMax network in the United States and Japan, Otellini said: "We will not become a network operator, it is not within our capacity, but as a way to help tens of thousands of high-end mobile devices access the Internet, we think this investment is worthwhile."

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