While Habey may not be a household name to most Linux desktop users, they are known in the embedded world and do produce Linux-friendly systems and motherboards. Habey recently engaged with Phoronix and today we are checking out our first Habey motherboard: the MITX-6771 that's a mini-ITX motherboard with Intel Bay Trail quad-core SoC.

Habey is a division of NORCO Intelligent Technology and they manufacture a range of industrial motherboards, industrial PCs, and other components for point-of-sale systems, banking, military, digital signage, and other industries. Habey was originally established in China back in the 90's. Given the company's focus on embedded computing and industrial applications, Linux support and interest comes with the territory.