iMedia Alix Linux is a hybrid between a small embedded linux distribution and full featured linux distribution designed to work with AMD Geode LX/GX. Designed to enable developers to quickly create embedded or industrial computing products using the AMD Geode LX processor. Applications include a variety of set-top boxes and low-power industrial or embedded consumer products.

The AMD Geode LX processor family offers new levels of performance and power versatility in an x86-based embedded processor.The AMD Geode LX processors deliver the low-power x86 performance to design innovative and creative new products without compromise.

iMedia Alix Features (version 6.0.0 released Jan-28-2008)

iMedia Alix was created as a "Lite" alternative to the ImediaLinux distro that is specially customized with driver preinstalled to work on AMD GEode LX and GEode GX based mini computer. This means the installation and customization is much simpler for this version. The main goal of the imedia alix is to provide a linux based operating system that is easy to configure and use it. iMedia Alix Linux is shipped with iMediaLinux distribution. Once you have purchase the iMedialinux you may download a free iso image of iMedia Alix or you may customize the current distribution to use it on GEode LX and GEode GX based computer.

• Shares all features from iMedia Linux distribution
• Desktop System based on XFCE 4.4
• Complete Geode LX/GX hardware support with accelerated drivers including XVideo acceleration
• Menu driven installation, user and password administration
• Menu driven software updates via FTP

About AMD Geode LX processor family:

The AMD Geode LX 900@1.5W processor operates at a maximum power of 5.1W (TDP). The AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W processor operates at a maximum power of 3.6W (TDP) and 1.8W is typical at 500MHz, while the AMD Geode LX 700@0.8W consumes a maximum power of 3.1W (TDP) and 1.3W typically at 433MHz.

These devices are exceptional for such applications as thin clients, interactive set-top boxes, single board computers, Personal Access Devices (PADs), mobile Internet, and entertainment. Designers can now focus on developing end products that efficiently meet consumer needs with far fewer limits imposed by software porting or compatibility.

Coupled with the AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device, the combined chipsetchipset, which operates at 1.9W typical at 433MHz, 2.4W typical at 500MHz, and 3.2W typical at 600MHz offers designers a complete set of features that can deliver full desktop functionality to embedded and portable devices.