WattOs è una distribuzione Linux basata su Ubuntu, progettata per computer poco potenti o datati, e soprattutto orientata verso il risparmio energetico. Utilizza come ambiente desktop predefinito LXDE e PCManFM come file manager.
Ecco le novità della nuova verione R2 tratte dal sito del produttore:
wattOS R2 is finally done and released. It is based on Ubuntu 10.04. Changed the music player to Rhythmbox from Exaile; added the ‘extras’ package that offers support for MP3 support native as well as DVD playback – it does make the live CD larger, but makes the end user experience easier as the support for Flash, Java, fonts, and the things people like to do; added LXDM to add a lightweight login manager and replace SLIM; updated all packages to latest 10.04 supported versions; removed GIMP and added F-Spot; removed NetworkManager and replaced with wicd; updated Jockey GTK+ so it will be easy for folks to add proprietary drivers….
Se vogliamo conoscere tutte le novità della nuova versione R2 consiglio QUESTO articolo.