14 DAY TRIAL // Intel and Canonical have announced that snappy Ubuntu Core is now working on the Intel NUC DE3815TY, making it the perfect solution for developers who need an IoT platform.
When we talk about the Intel NUC, we usually imagine the mini PC that we've seen around for a while, but there are actually different versions out there, with various configurations. The model presented today, Intel NUC DE3815TY, has an Intel Atom E3815 processor, USB ports, 4Gb eMMC, a slot for a wireless card, up to 8GB of RAM, a 2.5-inch HDD or SSD.
Since this can now be powered by snappy Ubuntu Core, an entire field opens up for potential developers, especially if they are looking for IoT hardware. This is more powerful than the usual stuff, so it's going to be offering a lot of power at a very low price.
This is probably just the beginning for Intel and Canonical
Intel and Canonical work together in a number projects and the snappy Ubuntu Core support for the Intel NUC is not the only one. For example, Intel is also working to support the recently launched Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) and Canonical is also a partner.
“We focused on the Intel NUC for its relatively low-cost point for a starter platform (around $150) and broad availability (you can even find them on Amazon!). This affordable device running Ubuntu Core offers a simple developer experience, making embedded development accessible to all with a deployment ready edge computing option for IOT,” Canonical's Thibaut Rouffineau wrote.
For now, only the Ubuntu 15.04 snappy image is provided (don't mistake it for the desktop version of Ubuntu 15.10 which become EOL a short while ago), but Canonical promised that the upcoming Ubuntu 16.04 LTS will also support Intel NUC DE3815TY. Also, the version of Intel NUC will be supported for the next three years.