EMBUX is pleased to announce to the customers the evaluation build of Ubuntu 12.04 for ICM-2011.
ICM-2011 is a 2.5’’ Pico-ITX ARM-based embedded board, powered by Freescale i.MX6, provides multi-integrated functions for easy implementation.
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Information
- uboot: 2009.08
- kernel: 3.0.35
- rootfs: linaro ubuntu 12.04
Below is the list of new features for Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) from release notes in ubuntu website :
Ubuntu Software Center: The Ubuntu Software Center now offers personalized software recommendations. To use it, just turn on the Recommendations button at the bottom of the Ubuntu Software Center.
The HUD: The Heads-Up Display (HUD) is a easy way for user to find appropriately application by typing few letters. It provides a text-based interface comparing to the graphical menus. The applications that supports Ubuntu’s global menu bar will support the HUD.
Unity Settings: Ubuntu now provide the configurtion options for Unity. It is in the ystem Settings window’s Appearance panel.
Quicklists: Ubuntu put the frequently used options in to the pop-up menu while user right-click an application icon on the Unity. (ex: The Nautilus file manager might displays the bookmarked locations)
Video Lens: From Unity’s dash, the Precise Pangolin provide a quick way to search the local or online location videos. And the filter option is provide to search from a specific location.
ICM-2011 Features
- NXP （Freescale） i.MX6 DualLite 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
- On-board DDR3 1GB
- 1 x 18/24-bit LVDS output
- 1 x HDMI 1920x1080
- 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
- 2 x USB 2.0 (1 x external + 1 x internal)
- 1 x RS-232 (8-wire), 2 x RS-232 (4-wire)
- 1 x RS-485 (3.5mm terminal block)
- 2 x CAN
- 1 x standard SD slot, 1 x SDIO
- Diversified OS support in Ubuntu/Yocto/Android/WEC7
- Low power consumption, 5V DC input